AP Testing Finally Over!

It’s been four days of testing for the Advanced Placement Exams and it’s finally done with. However, how well did I do?

My first test was on Friday, May 9, which was AP United States History. Then on May 12, I took the Physics B Exam, May 13 the Chemistry Exam, and finally on May 14, the English Language Exam. Before I took the test, I reflected back on how well my teachers have taught the materials.

Most of my teachers prepared the students for the AP testing and was a primary goal in the course, but, even with all the material covered, sometimes things go wrong in the testing room. Once in the proctor began instructing students when to start the exam, the only aura that seeped into my mind was anxiety. Pretty soon, many concepts and strategies that my teachers have instructed went into thin air. The room went silent of all talk except the hurried pen or pencil writing of other students taking their test. This effect alone left me blank and sidetracked from the test that would determine my possible college credit.

Once testing was all over, it’s usually to receive some sort of relief and be in a stress-free state. However, that was not the case for me. Even with the test finished, there was no going back. The only feeling left was apprehension about what my scores would be. Pressure, doubt, and the constant questions from students of “how well do you think you did” annoyed me. Pretty soon, I began to become filled with more negative energy with each day that passed, worrying whether or not I would pass. This feeling has gotten strong and increases everyday.

Is this normal behavior or is this a sign of a bad omen?