The first thing:
Don't panic. Such feelings are common. When there's a lot on
the line, stress increases. That's normal. The question is, are you one
of those who will rise above it?
CAT knows that you can rise above it,
and today we're going to show you how. We know that test day success doesn't
just hinge on knowing the test content, and practicing winning strategies.
It also requires mastering the psychological element of the test day experience.
Let's not lose sight of the fact that we've been working on the psychological
dimensions of test taking ever since your CAT course began. It's been
folded into our presentation of every aspect of the exam. And of course
there's no better way to reduce stress and anxiety when you know how the
test works, and practice what you know.
But there comes a time when the psychological
dimension of test taking needs to take center stage, and this is that
moment. By reading the text of this module, and carrying out the tasks
and exercises you'll be assigned, you will have been proactive in the
effort to get every element of your being in sync for test day success.
Let's get right to it.