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stressed out over exams and starting to break down

i'm under so much stress and pressure recently that i think it's causing me to break down. Even though A2s aren't until the summer, I keep thinking about the exams and what will happen if i do really badly. It's so stupid for me to be even thinking like this i know, but i can't help it. I've got to sit the History Aptitude test next week, and i'm terrified because i honestly think i'm going to fail. I've done a couple of the past papers available, and my teacher has gone through them with me, but i just feel like i'm not getting any better at them. I tried doing one this morning under the timed conditions, and i couldn't even answer the first question. I understodd the article, but i had no clue how to put my ideas down on paper coherently. So now i'm thinking that if i can't even pass a stupid aptitude test, how on earth can i pass my a-levels? I can't talk to anyone, my parents are away and none of my friends understand. Please can someone give me any advice?

Reply 1

*River

*hugs*

Firstly, I know from experience that the HAT is difficult, and it's designed to be so and make you think in a way that's completely different to A Levels. I completely freaked out when I did it last year, but A Levels are a much more predictable game, and it's much easier to prepare for them. Theoretically you can't really prepare for the HAT at all. I also know that A Levels seem kind of scary and the be all and end all of your existance when you're in sixth form, but in reality it really isn't like that. If you prepare consistently, then you'll be fine. Try to take a step back, maybe go shopping or to the cinema or out for a meal of something just go take a break. Even if you don't do well on the HAT, it really isn't the end of the world. If you want to PM me, then feel free to do so :smile:

Reply 2

Katy200

I don't know what the HAT is but i hiope ti goes well. I know esactly how you feel as i was jujst the same before i did any exams. I am a born worrier and always have been even to the extend where i get ill before exams as i work to hard. You have to remember that exams are not the end of the world and sicth form tend to make out they are. I think you need to plan youir time making time for work and play, plan work around your favourite TV programme which can act as a break.

Hope everything goes well and PM if yuo need to talk.

Reply 3

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Yep; I have the 'Physics' and 'Mathematics for Physics' tests next week. (wednesday is it?) It's quite stressfull, having to revise for an 'unnecessary' exam that might not actually get me anywhere. Just do your best! My freind has her LNAT today and to be honest, I'd much rather do Oxford Physics tests than that =]