Links to test anxiety information


Everyone wants to do well in school. And 99.9% of the people here at Berkeley have the ability to do so. It's too bad that some students have to battle with fear of tests along with everything else they have to deal with.

There are a number of places and people that can help students overcome test anxiety. A good way to start is by contacting:

Carla Trujillo
312 McLaughlin Hall #1702
TEL: (510)643-6443
e-mail: carlat@coe.berkeley.edu
Web: http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/grad.html


Some other information:
The Nov 9 issue of Engineering News has an article about two great workshops coming up that will help students with studying. One of the biggest shocks at Cal can happen when you hit the wall regarding studying. Even though Cal students are a top notch performers, lots of students find that they aren't performing the way they want to or are used to. These workshops can probably help. So, check it out.

"Building Academic Self-Confidence"
Thursday, November 12
3:30 - 5pm
West Madrone Room
Tang Center, 2222 Bancroft Way
No pre-registration necessary

"I've Tried Everything, But Nothing Works: Improving Academic Performance"
Thursday, November 19
3:30 - 5pm
West Madrone Room
Tang Center, 2222 Bancroft Way
No pre-registration necessary

There will also be other sessions to help students find the career path that suits them best:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Friday, November 20
10:15am to noon
Tang Center

This is a test that identifies personality traits that may be important in choosing a career, subspeciality or work environment. Sign up by Nov. 12.

Strong Interest Inventory Workshop
Friday, December 4
10:15 to noon
Tang Center

This inventory will help clarify interests by figuring out what kinds of occupations people with similar interests have. Sign up by November 24.

Register in person for both of these workshops at the Psych Services Testing Office in Room 3242 of the Tang Center.