Joe, for some students the fear is bread out of learning disorders or a lack of understanding how best to prepare or even take a test. In the career college sector, many students are career changers and have been out of formal education for several years. They may have forgotten the skills needed to be good test takers. The myth is students that do not perform well on tests did not study the materials properly and the reality needs to incorporate that some students may have learning disorders and no matter how hard they work they will have difficulty getting their thoughts onto the test instrument. Knowing how to identify the more common learning disorders and how best to get help for your students is becoming more and more of a vital skill for all instructors. James Jackson