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Articles tagged "exam day".
What to Eat the Day Before and on Exam Day — Choosing by Digestion and Mood So You Don't Lose Your Edge
2026-06-24 12:00:00 · Exam Prep
What you eat on exam day really does change your morning edge. But it isn't about hitting 'the one right meal' — it's about reading the trade-off between your body (digestion) and your mind (mood) for yourself. From the night before, to breakfast, to between-section snacks, to caffeine, to the tonkatsu good-luck charm, each item comes with the 'why.' For university entrance exams, TOEIC, Eiken and other tests. Nutrition here is general, not medical advice.
Read moreStop Trying Not to Be Nervous: How to Perform Under Pressure on Exam Day, Assuming the Nerves Will Come
2026-06-22 17:00:00 · Exam Prep
Searching for "how not to be nervous on exam day" won't make the nerves disappear; the harder you try to kill them, the more you spin your wheels. So flip the premise: assume you'll be nervous, and perform anyway. Breathing techniques, how to settle your body, routines for the night before and the final minutes, and how to recover mid-problem — each step numbered with the 'why' behind it. For overcoming exam anxiety in university entrance exams, TOEIC, Eiken and other certifications. A practical column written in the first person by the operator of passed.jp.
Read moreA Plain but Effective Checklist for Performing at Your Best on Exam Day
2026-06-11 19:00:00 · Exam Prep
On exam day, points are lost more often to poor logistics than to a gap in knowledge. From how to spend the night before, to your first ten minutes in the room, to physically preventing marking errors and running out of time, to recovering afterward. A hands-on checklist with the 'why' behind every item.
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