Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Test Anxiety

• Don't cram for an exam. The amount you learn won't be worth the stress.

• Don't think of yourself or the test in a negative sense.

• Don't stay up late studying the night before. You need the sleep. Begin studying a week in advance if possible.

• Don't spend time with classmates who generate stress for you on test day.

• Don't take those last few moments before the test for last minute cramming. Try to relax and spend that time reading the newspaper or some other distraction.

• Do remind yourself that the test is only a test.

• Do focus on integrating details into main ideas.

• Do reward yourself after the test with food or a movie or some other treat.

• Do something relaxing the last hour before the test.

• Do tell yourself that you will do your best on the test, and that will be enough!