Test Taking - Week 10
Grades are not a measure of self-worth. Yet we tend to give test scores the power to determine how we feel about ourselves. It is easier to do well on exams if you don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Don’t give the test some magical power… the way to deal with tests is to keep them in perspective.
–Dave Ellis, author of Becoming a Master Student
Tests are an inevitable part of every college student’s experience. Some students study for weeks only to draw a blank when the test is in front of them. Others procrastinate and spend the night before the exam cramming. No matter what your usual test preparation strategies are, it’s likely that you’ll benefit from reading these tips.
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