When preparing for examinations, it is important that students do not suppress any emotional or other problems they might be having during their course of study. A good way of revealing problems is the creation of a partnership and a discussion between students, parents, and teachers. This is far preferable to the problems only becoming apparent with the arrival of the results, causing upset and disappointment for all concerned. Therefore, if schools and colleges create as many opportunities as possible for three-way meetings between students, parents, and teachers, they will make a valuable contribution to their students' achievements in examinations.