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226: "Remember, It's Only An Exam": Keeping Your Cool In Exam Season

Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning · William Wadsworth · May 24, 2026 · 12 min

What's in this episode

William shares five mental reframes that reduce exam stress and help you perform under pressure, so you can revise with focus and walk into the exam room calmer and more in control.

Questions it answers

How do you stay calm during exam season?

Psychologist William Wadsworth of Exam Study Expert shares five mental reframes that take the pressure off exams, from knowing your real target to having a Plan B.

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