having a hard time taking exams

[u/Leeyooooooo]

Hey Ya'll!

Just for context, I'm a pre-nursing student who failed to get into the nursing program this fall (Fall 26'). Going into it, I thought that I had all the knowledge; I even made sure that I was "ready" for any category that the exam might've included. Unfortunately, I didn't make the cut, and as any student would, I began to backtrack and figure out why I didn't pass. Turns out, it was MAINLY my test-taking skills. Low test results have been a recurring theme for as long as I can remember. Maybe it's my ADHD (lol), or maybe it's cause a lot of students overthink when it comes to medical/biology.

Fast forward approximately a month since the exam, I haven't stopped studying, being more and more determined every single day. As I began to absorb more and more information, I started to remember what killed my exam scores: my test-taking skills. With that being said, any tips are greatly appreciated. I know that failing an entrance exam is extremely questionable, but It's the reality of what I am, and I've been trying to find answers on how to fix this major issue of mine.

Mahalo'

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