179 - Facing a difficult exam Facing a very difficult university exam is always grueling. Discovering that, on average, only 5% of participants pass it may be daunting, but this is not a good reason to give up. I wrote "5" and not any other number, because this topic reminded me of an extremely difficult exam I took when I was a student. Less than 5% passed it. Usually, the result of an exam depends on your preparation, but sometimes it just a question of luck. Especially if we are talking about a multiple choice test. The important is to stay focused during the exam duration and not think about anything other than what you need to pass it.