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PrincessP
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ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
I have to go for a licensure exam and pretty much my job is dependent on it so I have to pass it. I took it once before and got a 74...I needed a 75. Its 200 questions in 4 hrs...HELP....any tips would be helpful!
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
xanax..really...not kidding.
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| Posted 7/30/08 3:41 PM |
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LFitzy79
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
wear pajamas, get breakfast on your way there!
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| Posted 7/30/08 3:49 PM |
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MrsB-07
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Get a good nights sleep the night before. The morning of make sure to have a protein rich breakfast and give yourself plenty of time to get ready and get there, rushing will definitely increase your stress.
Once there, concentrate on the moment. Don't let your mind drift to "what ifs" or scary thoughts about what depends on this test. Stay focused and paced. Also, breathing in thru your nose for 2 seconds and out thru mouth for 4 seconds will force your body to calm itself down if you start to feel heart pounding or nervous energy. Breathing is so important for keeping calm.
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| Posted 7/30/08 3:51 PM |
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PattyK
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Definetly get a goods night sleep the night before and I used to look at my notes before going to sleep and then sleep with them under my pillow and it worked.
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| Posted 7/30/08 3:56 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
think positive and keep reminding yourself how well you are going to do!!
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:13 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
be prepared
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:16 PM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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And If That Isn't A True Blue Miracle
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
brandy and gin - that aint no sin 
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:18 PM |
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vmac
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
be prepared
I agree. I used to study for weeks in advance for large tests and then most of the day before. In the evening, I would call it quits, let my mind relax and just try to calm myself. I always needed a good few hours to decompress and marinate.
Best of Luck!! You'll do great!!
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:24 PM |
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princess99
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
I used to freak out before a big test, (dry heeve etc) but now I just try to calm myself, get a good nights rest, and eat a good breakfast. When I was little my Mom used to say if I ate oatmeal in the morning I would pass my spelling test. I would always pass. I think this is an old wives tale or for a way to get me to eat when I was younger, but it always worked for me. Good luck on the test.
Message edited 7/30/2008 4:32:08 PM.
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:30 PM |
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dbleplay17
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
eat chocolate during the test
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| Posted 7/30/08 4:55 PM |
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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Posted by HeatherRose
think positive and keep reminding yourself how well you are going to do!!
Yeah...another 208 dollars later 
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| Posted 7/30/08 10:47 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Thanks for the advice!
They have a prep class for 250 which i "considered" but seriously...I only failed by 1 point and I dont feel like killing myself prior to the test. I think I am going to use the study guides and pray really hard.  Thanks for the tips!
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| Posted 7/30/08 10:49 PM |
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neenie
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Re: ANy tips on how to calm yourself down for a MAJOR test?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
be prepared
Yup!
That's my only secret. I had a huge test like that a few weeks ago. I studied for 3 hrs a day, everyday, for 2 months straight. I walked in there the calmest i had ever been.
Study as much as possible and then have faith in yourself that you know the material.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/30/08 10:52 PM |
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