Every Semester Students across the country prepare for their final exams in pursuit of a passing grade in their various classes. Teenagers despise the tests due to the stress and anxiety they cause, but they do not recognize the impact they can have on their future.

Final Exams provide students an idea of possible success in college and studies have shown that the preparation of tests can increase a students overall knowledge tremendously.

“Recent evidence suggests that simply telling students that there will be a cumulative final may enhance their learning”, according to Nate Kornell Ph.D.

As a student I am particularly not a fan of finals, but the fact that they don’t last long and can provide me with future college success is appealing and makes me optimistic for future tests, besides just passing.

A common opinion for finals is that they are “stressful” and “agonizing”, but if the student knows what he or she is learning they should really not be too difficult. The tests usually only last two days, so it will not be a situation for very long.

Parents have even voiced their support for final exams, because they believe it will provide their child with a sense of responsibility and determination to succeed at something.

According to Julie Scagell she has made it clear she does not want her child to take test retakes at all, especially on the final test. “While many parents and educators disagree with evaluating a student’s performance with just grades, studies show that an overall grade is a better predictor of college success than test performance.”

This is important because semester tests usually measure up to 20% of a students final grade, so the worse a students grade the less likely they will do well in college or a college accepts he or she. That is why it is vital for a student to take the tests seriously before it destroys their hopes.

Semester Exams can also teach students vital studying habits for prominent tests like the ACT or PSAT, which the majority of the colleges in the United States require to be admitted into their school.

Final Exams are critical for students success because it can measure future success and provides incredible studying skills. The amount of stress students (like myself), go through on finals week is noticeable, But the impact they can make on a students future overshadow all of the potential negatives completely.