It is normal to feel nervous about an exam. In fact, it is helpful to be somewhat stressed right before an exam. It can even help you recall information you may not otherwise have remembered.

The key is controlling those nerves and not letting it get the best of you. Check in on your level of nervousness by asking yourself these sorts of questions:

True/False

I have trouble sleeping at night and spend those last few minutes before sleep worrying about upcoming exams or projects.
The day of an exam, I experience drastic appetite changes and either overeat, or skip breakfast and lunch.
While studying for or taking an exam, I often feel a sense of hopelessness or dread.
While studying or taking an exam, I have problems concentrating and I sometimes feel bored or tired.
During an exam, I often feel confused or panic.
During an exam, I experience sweaty palms, mental blocks.
After the exam, I pretend the exam meant nothing to me, and discard the result as meaningless.
When I am finished with an exam, I sometimes feel guilt and blame myself for not studying enough.
I sometimes get angry or depressed after an exam.
As a general rule, I view test taking as a stressful situation and dread it.