Encouraging students to accept when they don’t know an answer and move on can actually lessen test panic and improve focus.
Here’s How Parents Can Manage College Admissions Anxiety
Being aware of how your own reactions to the admissions process influence your teen — and talking openly about those feelings — can build trust and lessen pressure.
@YouAreOkay Instagram Page
An online space for teens and young adults to find expert-backed mental health tips, honest stories, and the gentle reminder that whatever you’re feeling, you aren’t alone.
- Recommended by Alizah Qadri, MSW, LSW
Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open? This guided meditation provides the perfect low-stress break for students to hit the reset button, quiet the mental noise, and prepare to crush your next exam.
App: Habitica – Gamified Taskmanager
Habitica makes staying on top of schoolwork feel more like a game and less like a chore. It turns your mundane to-do list into an exciting RPG adventure, helping students stay motivated and stress-free by rewarding every task completed with level-ups and in-game prizes.
- Recommended by Matthew Mak, Counseling Associate
