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Test Anxiety (Plans for an A (Prepare in Advance (Know yourself (how many…

- - - - Parents
        
        Disappointing them
        
        alienation
      - From Self
        
        low self esteem
        
        grades determining one's worth
      - From peers/teachers
        
        comparing of grades to peers
        
        alienation
        
        loss of respect
    - - Timed exam
        
        not finishing in time
        
        lack of time to go back
        
        competition with peers (not finishing last)
      - Test deadlines
        
        Limited time to study
        
        procrastination
    - - 40-60% weight of finals
      - Large Investment of Time Studying
  - - - Low energy
      - fatigue
      - stress
    - - worrying about the exam
      - blanking out
      - low self esteem
- - - - Deep breaths in and slow breaths out
      - relax/stretch your muscles
      - oxygen helps the brain!
    - - Confidence
        
        positive thoughts
        
        "I studied hard"
        
        "You can do this. You're ready"
  - - - make an agenda
        
        avoid procrastination!
      - filing system
        
        way to take notes and keep them organized
        
        handouts/old practice material
    - - how many courses can I realistically take
      - Hours of sleep required
    - - quality notes > quantity
      - sleeping early for high energy
      - Non-textbook explanations from profs
  - - - know the professor personally
        
        One-on-one help
      - different questions
      - study space
    - - different perspectives
        
        fill in the gaps of knowledge
        
        different areas of expertise
      - can help one stay focused
        
        motivation to concentrate when others are working
    - - keeping updated with family
        
        Especially if you're away from home, eradicates homesickness
      - close friends who you trust
        
        de-stressing/let loose
        
        someone to vent to w/o being judged
      - clubs
        
        sense of community/belonging