You Can Do It!
Many third-year high school students are studying very hard for the Common Test for University Admissions. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday at universities all over Japan. Almost half a million people have signed up for the test this year. People who want to go to public universities need to take this test, but there are private universities that ask for Common Test scores, too. I used to proctor this kind of test when I was working at university, and I know how long and difficult it is. Students take tests on many different subjects including English, math, history, and science. This goes on for two days, so they need stamina. It is hard to sit and concentrate for such a long time. I want to tell all the students, “Good luck! You can do it!” (138 words) You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com