How Does Too Much Stress Affect Test Performance?
Posted on July 10, 2026
Your browser does not support the video tag. PrepMatters founder Ned Johnson on what stress does to the test-taking brain…
Tests are standardized. Students are not.
Test scores are important, but grades are more important.
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Maggie Lang
Tutor
Bio Maggie was raised in Derwood, Maryland by her teacher mom and scientist dad. She was always passionate about science, math, and education, and she wanted to follow in both of her parents’ footsteps when she grew up. After graduating at the top of her high school class, she earned…
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Marla Cunningham
Tutor
Marla grew up in the smallest state where she attended the University of Rhode Island and completed the Honors Program. She completed a thesis investigating feminine voice in popular literature, which culminated in a final presentation to faculty and students. Marla then made her way across the country where she worked…
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Garrett Lowe: Experienced SAT, PSAT, ACT & SSAT Test Prep Expert
Senior Tutor
Bio Garrett is a third generation Washingtonian (and absurdly proud of this) and attended St. Albans School and then St. Marks School in Massachusetts. He received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (and was stroke of the varsity lightweight crew – another fact that he is inordinately proud of.)…
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Desiree Regusci
Chief Operating Officer
Bio Born and raised in the Golden State, Desiree Regusci is a proud California native! After graduating from high school, she attended California State University, Fresno where she received her bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in International Business. Upon graduating…
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