How to Stay Calm During a Test
Stephanie La'Shell
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You have studied and feel well prepared. You walk into the room to take the test and panic strikes. Once you receive the test, you look at the questions but your mind goes blank. You need to calm yourself down and breathe. 
Follow the steps below to learn how to stay calm during a test:
1. Make sure you are prepared for the test. Try to study a little each day, preferable at the same time. Avoid last minute cramming sessions. If you ever took a test that you thought you were prepared for and did not do well, you may need to brush up on your studying skills. It is recommended that you read guides on how to study effectively.
2. Get some sleep before the test. Try to get as close to six hours of sleep as possible before the test. The better rested you are, the more you will remember on the test.
3. Stop studying an hour before the test. Studying up until the test will make your adrenaline flow as if you are in a cram session. You will constantly look at the time and began to panic. Use your hour to relax and compose yourself.
4. Know where to go and what to bring. Be on time with the items you need to take the test. Walking into a test area late will make you self-conscious and prone to being overwhelmed with the nervous energy of the room. It is best to get to class a little early and relax. You can get yourself a drink of water and use the restroom before the test.
5. Do not talk to classmates about the test beforehand. This may lead to a whole group of nervous students. You and your classmates will more than likely talk about how nervous you are about the test, so do not join in. If you can, stand out of the room so you will not be able to hear them.
6. Take a deep breath and skim over the test. Inhale deeply and slowly through your nose, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. This can be performed again if you feel panicky during the test. Skimming over your test will give you a feel of the type of questions asked, how much time you should spend on each section and which question to start with.
Follow the steps below to learn how to stay calm during a test:
1. Make sure you are prepared for the test. Try to study a little each day, preferable at the same time. Avoid last minute cramming sessions. If you ever took a test that you thought you were prepared for and did not do well, you may need to brush up on your studying skills. It is recommended that you read guides on how to study effectively.
2. Get some sleep before the test. Try to get as close to six hours of sleep as possible before the test. The better rested you are, the more you will remember on the test.
3. Stop studying an hour before the test. Studying up until the test will make your adrenaline flow as if you are in a cram session. You will constantly look at the time and began to panic. Use your hour to relax and compose yourself.
4. Know where to go and what to bring. Be on time with the items you need to take the test. Walking into a test area late will make you self-conscious and prone to being overwhelmed with the nervous energy of the room. It is best to get to class a little early and relax. You can get yourself a drink of water and use the restroom before the test.
5. Do not talk to classmates about the test beforehand. This may lead to a whole group of nervous students. You and your classmates will more than likely talk about how nervous you are about the test, so do not join in. If you can, stand out of the room so you will not be able to hear them.
6. Take a deep breath and skim over the test. Inhale deeply and slowly through your nose, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. This can be performed again if you feel panicky during the test. Skimming over your test will give you a feel of the type of questions asked, how much time you should spend on each section and which question to start with.
- Get enough sleep.
- Concentrate on your own test.
- Do not show up late.