As you leave the room, all the answers come back to you, including the realization that you used the wrong formula in three of the questions you did manage to complete. One of the most common experiences shared by college students is some level of uneasiness, tension and maybe even terror at the prospect of the almighty test. Though test anxiety is common and understandable, misery loves company is hardly helpful in dealing with it. The most important thing you need to know is that it can be managed. If you don't begin to study for your tests until the night before, chances are pretty good that you will be anxious about the test.
Test anxiety is a form of social phobia.
It is not the result of inadequate preparation, and primarily it is about fear of embarrassment or humiliation in situations where you are required to perform or be judged by others. If you think you are well prepared for the test, but still seem to overreact or panic, you are suffering from test anxiety. Remember, you can overcome it. Consider these tips and you may find your next test day a far more rewarding experience. Preparation is the key component to reducing test anxiety.