Advice for Students and Families Taking the Exam

It should not be forgotten that the trial exams that students take during the exam preparation process are not only for academic preparation but also for psychological preparation. Being successful in exams is the wish of the parents as well as the student. However, parents have some duties to overcome this period in a balanced and healthy way.

Pay attention to the messages you give with body language and tone of voice. Parents sometimes give their children suggestions such as 'the exam is not important to us, it is okay if you fail, don't worry, don't worry about it'. However, if the parents' body language and tone of voice do not support what they say to their children, that is, if what comes out of their mouths contradicts what their bodies say, the student will pay more attention to body language. Parents' anxious and sad states are perceived quickly.

The words should and should be used carefully. You should make it at least this clear. You must do full chemistry and biology. You must be successful. You should be careful etc. Sentences such as those expressing obligation cause the student's anxiety to increase. Try to use such words that express obligation as little as possible.

Never compare your child with other children. Approaches such as "your uncle's daughter entered the Bosphorus, you should enter there too" may harm your child. Each individual is a separate personality. You can only compare your child to himself when necessary. In other words, by comparing previous behavior patterns with current behavior patterns, you can reveal the changes you have observed in between.

Be understanding and supportive of your children during this difficult period. As the anxiety intensifies, your children may feel more helpless and helpless. Therefore, they may be more reactive. They may now react more harshly to things that they were not angry about before. Try to be understanding with your child, thinking that this situation is temporary.

Some techniques and suggestions that all candidates who will take the exam can use before and during the exam to increase their motivation and reduce their stress:


* Boost your morale just before and during the exam To keep your score high, you can visualize yourself experiencing everything going well as you leave the exam. If you make this image very detailed, realistic and by using and feeling all your senses, it will have a high impact.
      * Remember your previous successes to keep your morale high. Visualize what you have achieved before and remember in detail the moment when you achieved that success.
     * Remind yourself that you did your best until the exam and now it is time to make the most of what you have by just taking the exam. You can get more effective results by writing this thought briefly.
      * Make suggestions with words that will give you morale. Listen to motivating music...
      * Use the full time, use the exam time given to you to the fullest. Remember; Extra points are not given to those who finish early.
      * Skip the question you are stuck on; getting stuck on questions during the exam, etc. When you experience it, know that it is temporary. If necessary, continue the exam by making a mark on the question you are stuck on.
      * Finally, keep this in mind. These exams are not the end of anything, but they can be the beginning of many things. There is no such thing as failure and everything is a learning experience. As Henry Ford said, “failure is nothing but an opportunity to begin smarter.” I wholeheartedly wish success to everyone taking the exam.

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