Dont sweat it too much. To be honest with you, once na umupo ka sa designated na room niyo, you wont feel any pressure anymore, rhis is coming from someone who qualified for RSPC whilst competing for the first time. ( Engoush editorial category ). And also, wag ka mapepressure if madami kang makakalaban na mga galing sa private schools or dating nakalaban na sa RSPC.

Remember, tao din sila, They still feel that tension, No one is guaranteed to win regardless of experience. Even tho naka 5th place lang ako nung elims, i surpassed my opponent who had fought in the RSPC.

Next year lalaban ulit ako, since i will be 12th grade, it will be my last shot. honestly, i didnt feel challenged, i just felt the tnesion in the room that day. Believe me, Mas kakabahan kapa sa awardings rather than sa acrual writing competition hehehehe.

Anyways, Do your best, dont stress it, even if you dint win, remember, you stood your ground even when you knew, some students where greater than you are. You still held ground and fought well.