Test Preparation and Taking Strategies

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If you are actively engaging in your coursework all semester, studying for an exam shouldn’t feel like such a monumental task.  But college exams are much harder than high school exams.  They require you to learn a much larger volume of information and to interact with it in a more sophisticated way.  In addition to following active study strategies, try these test prep tips.  

10 Tips to Get an A on Your Next Exam

Test Anxiety

Many students report test anxiety.  A little anxiety can be a good thing because it motivates you to accomplish your goals.  However, anxiety during exams causes you significant distress, there are a number of things you can do.  Here are some resources.

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