Written by Shantel Hussain
Preparing for exams may seem stressful especially after 12 weeks of learning different topics, trust me it’s not!
It’s important to start reviewing all your work and little notes you’ve made throughout the weeks this way your brain will gather the information gradually helping you to gain a better understanding of the topics.
Here are some simple ways I have managed to prepare to ace my exams.
1. Starting Early
Although we may feel like leaving everything until the end of the semester, we shouldn’t – trust me! It’s best to start reviewing notes at least three weeks before exam week so you know you’ve studied everything in time! (This makes it easier than pulling an all-nighter before exam day!)
2. Making a Study Plan
Creating a simple, solid study plan is essential and will save you from panicking about the exam. List the subjects you need to study on which days, and don’t overload yourself, leave time for breaks!
3. Practice Makes Perfect.
Reviewing all your lecture content is one of the best ways to prepare for your exam! Go over each lecture thoroughly and print out the slides or notes, giving the important ones more attention so that you can go over them a few times before the exam.
This hands-on approach helps reinforce your learning. Try to create practice questions based on your notes or use past exam papers to simulate the exam environment. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel when it comes time for the actual exam.
4.THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP
Don’t forget to look after yourself, sleep well, eat foods that are good for your brain, keep yourself busy with other things as well, believe in yourself, and get a good sleep the night before your exam!
Having a candle and sitting in complete silence so I’m able to focus!
Hopefully by following these strategies, you’ll be able to complete your exams with confidence and not get too stressed out.
Goodluck with your exams!
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