I recently wrote a bit on preparing for Test Day in LSAT Test Center Problems | How To Prepare For The Worst, and I've written several other articles with Test Day Tips in the past.However, reader Wei W. requested some tips on dealing with Test Day stress. The fact that she posted her comment at 3AM Eastern indicates that she might already be losing sleep over this (or just that she lives in another part of the world).
Just in case it's the former, I've decided to grant Wei's wish and do an article on this. I'm not a psychologist, and I'd rather not join the oft-sketchy self-help industry or peddle CDs with the sound of waves crashing, so I've compiled several links on the topic of Test Day stress and anxiety.
The following resources are not LSAT-specific and contain some generic advice. However, since test anxiety is not an LSAT-specific issue, you may find some nuggets of wisdom within the following links.
I hope to feature some LSAT-specific advice about these issues on LSAT Blog in the near future, but in the meantime, I'd love to hear your tips on dealing with test-related stress and anxiety. Please share them!
The LSAT, Meditation, Concentration, and Focus
Test and performance anxiety
Information about Test Anxiety
Test anxiety / relaxation podcasts (mp3s)
Test Anxiety, University of Buffalo
Understanding and Overcoming Test Anxiety
How to Keep Calm During Tests (PDF)
Reducing Test Anxiety (PDF)
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Also see the free LSAT proctor mp3 for something that can reduce Test Day stress.
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