Don’t procrastinate. Begin studying for your exams as soon as possible. Cramming is inefficient use of your time and effort.
Be sure to continue using the resources available to you. Get tutorial help in preparing for exams, if needed. Participate in stress reduction workshops, when available.
Cut back on your social activities as you prepare for final exams. You can make up for lost time over semester break.
Don’t underestimate the amount of work you have to do to prepare for your exams. Budgeting your time is crucial at this juncture.
Try to use extensive study time in the library.
If you are unsure about how to study for exams, ask advisors, tutors and other students for assistance. Now is not the time to be alone with your doubts and confusion.
Plan carefully. Don’t do things too quickly. Don’t overstudy.
Study in a group, if you feel that would be helpful.
Don’t stop living. You need a balanced perspective to work well on exams. In other words, eat regularly, sleep well and relax.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice. There are effective and ineffective ways of studying for exams or writing papers. Ask the experts (students and faculty).
Once your exams are over, be sure you have prepared for the spring semester. Then reward yourself for a job well done by enjoying your vacation, and come back expecting to succeed again the next semester.
