When Test Anxiety Gets in the Way of What You Know
Coaching for students & adults to help overcome the negative effects of Test Anxiety
Increase Confidence
Stay Calm Under Pressure
Improve Focus
Does your student ever....
Second-guess answers they actually knew?
Feel well prepared but their mind goes blank once the test starts?
Get so nervous before or during a test that it’s hard to focus?
They’re not alone.
For many students, test anxiety isn’t a knowledge problem — it’s a performance problem.
Even well-prepared students can struggle to access what they’ve learned when their nervous system goes into “fight or flight” mode during an important exam.
Helping Students Perform the Way They Prepared
I’ve spent over 20 years helping students prepare for the SAT and ACT, and the past 10 years working as a therapist and mental performance coach.
I’ve seen how anxiety can interfere with a student’s ability to focus, think clearly, and trust their preparation — even when they know the material.
The good news is that test anxiety is highly manageable when students learn a few simple mental performance tools.
Join our upcoming Virtual Workshop!
Confidence Under Pressure: Overcoming Test Anxiety
Live Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 PM
This workshop is ideal for students preparing for the
• SAT
• ACT
• AP Exams
• Important school tests
Students will learn practical tools they can apply immediately to approach test day with greater confidence and clarity.
In this Workshop, Students Will Learn How To:
- Manage nerves the night before a test
- Set themselves up for success the morning of the exam
- Stay focused and calm during the test when anxiety appears
Students will leave with a clear, repeatable plan they can use for any high-stakes test.
The goal is simple:
Help their performance reflect their preparation — not their nerves.
Walk Into Test Day Calm, Focused, and Ready
When students understand how anxiety works and how to manage it, tests become far less intimidating.
Instead of battling their nerves, they can focus on applying the knowledge and preparation they’ve already worked hard to build.
Andrew Bednarzik is a therapist and mental performance coach in Asheville who has worked with students and athletes for over 25 years.
Help your student manage test anxiety & perform with confidence by learning practical tools for overcoming test anxiety for the SAT, ACT, AP exams & school tests.
