SAT stress is real but this one change can boost scores dramatically
High test anxiety significantly impairs SAT performance by draining working memory resources. A brief 5-10 minute expressive-writing exercise immediately before the test effectively reduces this anxiety, freeing cognitive capacity. This simple intervention has been shown to improve scores for anxious students, enabling them to access their existing knowledge more effectively.
High test anxiety significantly impairs SAT performance by draining working memory resources. A brief 5-10 minute expressive-writing exercise immediately before the test effectively reduces this anxiety, freeing cognitive capacity. This simple intervention has been shown to improve scores for anxious students, enabling them to access their existing knowledge more effectively.
