The following are tips to overcome test anxiety

1. Make sure you are prepared for the exam. This will reduce a lot of the stress you might have.
2. Approach the exam with confidence. If you are prepared this should be no problem.
3. Get a good night's sleep the night before the exam.
4. Get to the exam early. Find yourself a seat and relax.
5. Many students do a last minute review. DON'T. Relax, if you are prepared you shouldn't need a last minute review.
6. Eat before the exam. Be energized. Take vitamins.
7. Read direction carefully before you begin the exam. Understand what the professor is looking for.
8. Make sure you budget your time.
9. Skip difficult questions. Come back to them later. Do not stress if you cannot answer a question.
10. Take all the time allowed. I have never seen a teacher give extra points for turning in a test early.
11. If you feel that you cannot control your test anxiety, make sure you see your professor.

1. Read the directions carefully.
2. Read the questions all the way through before you start to write. As ideas come to you, jot them down.
3. Budget your time.
4. Underline key words in the questions.
5. Answer the easier essay questions first.
6. Create a brief outline for each question.
7. Begin with a strong first sentence. State your main idea. State your thesis.
8. Your first paragraph should present key points.
9. Use transitions, or enumerate, to connect your points.
10. Qualify your answers when in doubt.
11. Summarize your last paragraph
12. If you are unable to answer a question, at least outline what you would have liked to discuss. Show your teacher that you understand the material presented.
13. If you have time review, edit, and correct.