Doing exams when ill?

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I just did an exam (it was a makeup one as I missed the original due to being unwell) and I was still very unwell with severe bronchitis. I had to do the exam within a certain number of days or get an F. So I took it, and did horribly, I had a fever of 102 plus bad cough and headache. I know it affected my ability to do well. So I probably got an F anyway. Ugh. How do you deal with exams when you're really poorly?

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Power through and do your best. Especially in your particular situation. Some points is much better than zero points.

Yep that's what I had to do. I've been unwell for 11 days now, am on 3 meds, but I can't miss another class so plod on I must! It's just sucky as I have a perfect 4.0 at the moment and this one exam is more than likely going to ruin that, and there's nothing I can do about it. Hate being ill, what a waste of time and potential!

I was in this predicament last week during my A&P2 exam. I was sick and on medication so it was very hard to focus, and studying for it during the weekend was even more difficult. I got a D on it. I'm disappointed but I'm kind of surprised I even did that well considering. Just power through it and I'm sure you'll do better next time.:yes:

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