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158. Test Anxiety Isn’t Just Nerves—Here’s What Students Really Need

From Counselor Chat Podcast · Hosted by Carol Miller

2026-04-15·11:19

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In this episode of Counselor Chat Podcast: Test Anxiety Isn’t Just Nerves—Here’s What Students Really Need Test anxiety is everywhere this time of year, but it doesn’t always look the way we expect. It’s not just nervous students biting their nails. It’s avoidance.

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Test Anxiety Isn’t Just Nerves—Here’s What Students Really Need Test anxiety is everywhere this time of year, but it doesn’t always look the way we expect. It’s not just nervous students biting their nails. It’s avoidance. Shutdown. Frustration. “I don’t care.” In this episode, I’m breaking down what test anxiety really looks like, what’s…