CAPSUNIAN ECHO

 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍 | 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

𝒃𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨. 𝑨𝒅𝒊𝒐

As a first-year teacher education student, I've always wonder what it takes to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The weight of thinking how could I ace it with an enduring heart. I even doubted myself because every examination I take at school, feels overwhelming and I often see myself literally crying. And there comes the real question, how can I be brave under pressure? 

Taking the LET is often one of the most stressful experiences in the life of a teacher education student. From the very beginning, there is pressure from family, friends, and people who believe in them. Everyone expects success. At the same time, the student carries their own dream deep in their heart—to finally become a licensed professional teacher. Even with all this pressure, many students choose to stay strong. They continue working hard, giving their best, just to reach that one goal they’ve dreamed of for so long. 

Have you ever felt so tired, so close to giving up, but you kept going because of a dream? That’s how it felt to be preparing for the licensure examination. Many others feel the same way. They hold on not because it’s easy—but because they care about the future, and they want to make those who believe in them proud. 

This pressure doesn’t only affect how students study—it touches their emotions too. Many LET Takers feel scared, nervous, or even sick from stress. Some feel like the pressure is too heavy, especially when they think about the people waiting and hoping for their success. The fear of failing can be painful, and it can lower someone’s confidence or focus. But even with these heavy feelings, most takers continue the journey with hope and courage in their hearts. 

Moreover, preparing for the LET is not easy at all. It takes a lot of time, energy, and money. Many spend long nights reading books, joining review classes, answering practice questions, and sometimes even skipping meals or rest. They make sacrifices because they know how much the exam means. It’s more than just a test—it’s a key to the life they’ve always dreamed of. 

But even when things get really hard, these individuals still show bravery. They still get up in the morning, still show up for their reviews, still try their best—no matter how tired, anxious, or afraid they feel. That kind of courage is something special. It shows how deeply committed they are to becoming good teachers, the kind who will one day change lives in their classrooms. 

Some people say that LET brings too much pressure. They say it causes too much stress and becomes unfair, especially for those who fail. They believe the exam should be made easier, or that more chances should be given so that students won’t feel so overwhelmed. And it’s true—the pressure can sometimes feel like too much, and failing can break someone’s heart. 

But at the same time, this pressure can also bring out the strength inside a person. It pushes future teachers to prepare seriously, to become more patient, focused, and brave. These are not just skills for passing an exam—they are qualities that every good teacher needs in real life. So even though the road is difficult, it builds the kind of strength that lasts. 

The journey to pass the LET is not easy. The pressure is real, and the struggle can be very hard. But with bravery and strong determination, many future teachers are able to face their fears, overcome the challenges, and take one big step closer to their dreams. In the end, it’s not only about passing a test—it’s about becoming a stronger, wiser, and more passionate teacher, ready to inspire the next generation.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒. 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝙲𝚊𝚙𝚜𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙴𝚌𝚑𝚘 𝙴𝚍𝚒𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚘𝚘𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚝