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The competition to achieve excellent grades and gain admission to top colleges has become more intense than ever. Additionally, the importance of performing well on standardized tests, such as the SATs, ACTs, GREs, and LSATs, cannot be overlooked, as these scores often play a significant role in determining future educational and career opportunities. That might be unfair but the reality is doing well on test advances you in your chosen field and often decides whether you are able to enter the profession.

Yet, bad news for test takers is the impact of pressure downgrading cognitive abilities is well-documented. It’s no wonder that test prep companies say the #1 complaint from parents is “ My kid did great on practice exams. What happened?” Obviously, practice doesn’t make perfect! This is where pressure management techniques can be immensely helpful.

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Pressure management provides evidence-based methodologies to help students and test takers perform to their full potential. You can take all the practice exams you want but if you cannot manage the pressure that accompanies the “big test,” it is doubtful you will do your best when it matters most.

Pressure Management explains to test takers the underlying causes of pressure, how it disrupts their performance, often causing them to perform far below their proven capabilities. Pressure Management offers strategies to effectively manage pressure during each phase of a test -pressure situation. By implementing these techniques, individuals can prevent pressure from hindering their performance and achieve their best results.

Moreover, pressure management is not limited to test-taking scenarios. It also equips students with strategies to navigate other pressure-filled moments in school, such as presentations, student projects, evaluations, and balancing work and academics. These proven strategies empower students to approach various school related pressures with confidence and success. Learn more.

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When you take a test, are you in the Pressure Zone?

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For each question, rate yourself on a scale from 1 (low) to 10 (high).
1. How important do you consider tests and exams in your academic performance?*
2. How much do you feel the expectations of others (parents, teachers, peers) influence your test performance?*
3. How comfortable are you with uncertainty about the outcome of a test or exam?*
4. How much do you fear negative consequences if you perform poorly on a test (e.g., disappointing others, affecting your future opportunities)?*
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