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Blanking Out during a Test

September 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dear Paris,  I have horrible test anxiety, and I don't know how to deal with it. When I'm studying for quizzes and tests, I understand everything completely, but I blank out while I'm actually taking the assessment. For example, in math class our teacher gives us test … [Read more...]

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Ask Paris

April 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dear Paris, Sometimes I lose focus in the middle of studying and go off to do random things. Is this normal, and what can I do to stay focused and accomplish my work faster? I would like to know how this can be stopped, and how I can prevent it from happening in the … [Read more...]

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Why is there so much stress?

January 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

Paris Andrew, TIP’s Director of Partnerships and Engagement, is here to help gifted students. She used to run the residential programming at TIP’s educational programs, and she is completing a PhD in related areas, so she knows what she’s talking about. Dear Paris, How can … [Read more...]

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Dealing with test anxiety

January 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dear Paris, I have horrible test anxiety, and I don't know how to deal with it. When I'm studying for quizzes and tests, I understand everything completely, but I blank out while I'm actually taking the assessment. For example, in math class our teacher gives us test reviews … [Read more...]

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Top Ask Paris Columns of 2019

December 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

One thing is clear from our Ask Paris columns this year: TIPsters are always looking for ways to do better and be more successful. Here's the advice you wanted most. … [Read more...]

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