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10 Ways to Ace Your Final Exam
Your final exam is fast approaching, and the closer it gets, the more nervous you’re likely to feel. Whether you’re getting ready to take the SAT or the ACT, or another college-level test, there are some simple and effective ways to ensure you do your best on test day and leave with an A+ grade (or as close as possible!).
In this article, we outline 10 strategies that can help you ace your final exam in any subject. Read on to find out how you can make sure you walk away with excellent results on your report card!
1) Do all assigned reading
Last minute cramming is never an effective study method—students learn best when they are exposed to information and then given time to process it.
If you’re reading a textbook chapter in advance, skim over it again before your exam. As you read, make flashcards with key terms and definitions (and whatever else you want).
Then, during your final exam, use these flashcards as a memory aid. Write down anything important on them beforehand and refer back to them if necessary!
2) Take notes during class time
Taking notes while your professor is speaking and discussing is crucial because it enables you to understand better. It will also enable you recall information later when studying, which will make reviewing easier.
You may think that taking notes in class means not paying attention, but studies have shown that students who take detailed notes in class end up with a better grade than those who don’t.
The reason for this may be because those who take detailed notes are able to remember more of what was discussed during lecture.
3) Ask questions
Take advantage of office hours, or schedule a meeting with your professor before or after class. Professors are there to help you succeed, so ask away if you need extra support.
Most importantly, don’t wait until it’s too late—ask early! You don’t want to have made an honest mistake and not ask for help. This can result in unnecessary stress and lower grades.
If you do get stuck on something, make sure to let your professor know that you got stuck on something specific rather than just asking what should I do? This will allow them to better help you out.
4) Study with friends
You’re probably familiar with peer-assisted learning and study groups by now. These are valuable resources for helping each other understand material, reviewing and strengthening key concepts before tests, and generally keeping each other on task.
And don’t forget to have some fun along the way! No doubt you’ll enjoy one another’s company while hitting your study goals. Not only that, but it can be more enjoyable than studying alone—plus you might even end up meeting a few new friends in class.
Just make sure not to share answers or trade off work; that’s against school policy and could compromise your grade. (Note: This strategy doesn’t apply if there is a proctor present.)
5) Get some sleep before the exam day
Staying up all night may seem like a good idea if you’re trying to cram everything in, but it will ultimately leave you feeling groggy and stressed.
Instead, get your sleep. If you can’t get enough time at night, take a nap before your exam. Make sure that your alarm is going off as early as possible so that you don’t go back to sleep!
This way, you’ll have plenty of time to eat breakfast and arrive at school on time.
6) Eat healthy foods before the test
Don’t put yourself in a situation where you are reaching for junk food because you’re starving and there’s nothing else to eat.
Make sure that you eat healthy snacks before your exam so that you can stay focused and study for hours without feeling hungry. Eating foods like nuts, yogurt, apples, and other fruits will help keep you full throughout your test.
Just make sure that these foods don’t have any added sugars or unhealthy ingredients. You should also try to avoid drinking too much coffee during your test; caffeine is an energy booster but it can also make you feel jittery or anxious while taking a test.
If you do drink coffee, limit it to one cup per hour as it takes about 45 minutes for caffeine to get into your system!
7) Hydrate like crazy before the test
Before your final exam, try loading up on water for a few days beforehand. The more hydrated you are, the better you’ll perform, and it may also help with hangovers or headaches that are caused by dehydration.
Don’t worry about overdoing it; in fact, research has shown that drinking too much water can be dangerous—but don’t forget to stay hydrated!
8) Review study material right after class ends
If your school provides you with an online course platform, it can be tempting to wait until that day or two before your exam and try cramming in all of your studying.
However, it’s much more effective to do so closer to class time—not only will you have a longer period of time during which to study, but there’s also a chance that what was once fuzzy knowledge will become clearer over time.
9) Schedule a complete break during the week after your exam
There’s a lot of pressure on you during exam time. But, it’s important to remember that these exams won’t affect your life forever—they will come and go.
Even if you don’t feel like celebrating at first, take some time for yourself after exam week; reward yourself for your hard work.
This will motivate you even more during exam week and will keep your stress levels low throughout the process. If you need a break right after your exams are over, do it!
10) Enjoy yourself on vacation!
You don’t want to come back from vacation with a pile of notes and handouts and a bunch of reading that you have to catch up on.
You also don’t want it hanging over your head while you’re on vacation, which can be a problem if you plan on doing any writing. The best thing is not even to worry about it until you get back.
That way, when you do start studying again,
you’ll be able to concentrate on what matters most: learning for learning’s
sake.
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