Taking exams at the University of Virginia has proved to be a very difficult task for myself. Even if I have felt prepared for a test, when it comes to actually taking it I have a hard time. Starting my second semester, I want to try new techniques and better prepare for exams, and get the grades I want and deserve for my second semester.
I have recently come to find there are many strategies you can use to improve your test taking abilities. To succeed in test taking, one step is to prepare well with the material. Teaching others is a great way to make sure you know the material, and also helps you see what you don’t know so well. Making practice tests and study guides is also very helpful. Test anxiety is a very common problem with test taking, and even though I feel I do not normal get anxious about upcoming tests, I can take away knowledge with ways to make testing more relaxed. Positive and optimistic thinking helps, not only in test performance, but life as a positive outlook enhances your success. Finally, when it comes to the actual exam and preparation, studying is the best thing o do. This semester I am studying much more frequently and spread out, hoping to improve my performance at UVa.
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