ARTICLE
Why You Forget What You Studied Before an Exam
Reading something again can feel different from producing an answer yourself. Find out where your revision is getting stuck and what to try next.
Articles
Explainers first. Pep talks later, if at all. These pieces are meant to be read once, then used.
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
Why You Make Silly Mistakes in Exams and How to Catch Them
Find the kind of mistake you are making, then choose a check that could actually catch it. Includes worked maths and written-answer examples.
ARTICLE
How to Stop Overthinking After an Exam
Separate something you can act on from another round of answer replay. Includes a message for group chats and an example when you have another exam tomorrow.
DECISION
Should you sleep or revise for one more hour?
It is late, the exam is tomorrow, and you are torn. What sleep does for memory and attention, and a practical way to decide whether one more hour is worth it.
OVERVIEW
What is exam stress? Signs, causes, and what helps
What exam stress is, how it can show up, what tends to make it heavier, and where to start today, while preparing, or when you need support.
SUPPORT
When to get professional help for exam stress
When exam stress needs more than self-help, who you can talk to, what a first appointment might involve, and what to do if you need help urgently.
EXPLAINER
Why your mind goes blank during an exam
You recognise the question, but the answer will not come. Here is what may be happening, a way to get started again, and how to practise for next time.
EXPLAINER
When is exam stress too much?
You do not need a score to ask for support. Notice how the pressure feels, what it is changing in daily life, and whether you can recover between tasks.
PRACTICE
What to do the night before an exam
Choose a small review task, prepare the essentials, and leave room for sleep. A practical evening plan, including what to do when you are still wide awake.