- 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.
