"is it normal that i have to scare myself before taking a big test?"

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It's my senior year for home-schooling and I have to take all of these tests before my deadline which is in June. I already got the ACT and SAT down, but all I need is the GED and I'm set. The thing is, in the past, I've been going through this routine that might be considered bad in the eyes of some professionals.

Alright, in the week I would take the test, I'd scare the crap out of myself. For some reason, I can only pass a important test if I'm hopping with nerves. You know, butterfly in stomach and adrenaline pumping. I calculate better, which is a plus for me due to math not being one of my strong suits, and I can deduce the passages for the answers.

Usually when I'm freaking myself out, I'd think about the consequences following a failure. In failing, I'd waste everyone's time and money. An example: my driver's license test a couple of months ago. The whole test in all cost $135 and I was freaked out of my mind. I passed, but only due to over-thinking how much guilt I'd have if I failed.

So now, the big GED test is next week and I'm going through the motions. I just want to know if this is normal or not. Should I stop?

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  • NiceKitty
    11 years ago

    I just go for it and wish best of luck to myself.
    I suck at studying, suck at tests.
    I passed my GED test first try though.

    I started all of my sentences with 'I'
    How selfish of me.

    You are normal.
    You will do fine.
    You should not stop.
    You are a cool cat.

    There, that's better.

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  • D.J
    11 years ago

    i just say B.O.L

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    I'm in the same boat as you. However, I never had to take the SATs or ACT. For tests, I don't scare myself. I keep studying until I know it (which can take a while) or when time starts to cut it close I'll study it on more time and pray that I can get it right:O

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    I do it as well i look and the mirror and say BOO.

    Works a treat :)

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