The 10-Minute Rule
Almost every topper feels a moment of panic in the first 10 minutes. The difference is they have a system to ignore it.
The 'Low Hanging Fruit' Technique
Start with your strongest section. Seeing 10 correct answers in a row boosts your serotonin and lowers cortisol levels, clearing your brain for the tougher sections.
Remember: If the paper is tough for you, it's tough for the AIR 1 as well. The cutoff will drop. Just stay in the game.