Nervous. Edgy. Anxious. Butterflies.
That’s how I usually feel when I’m not confident about how I’ve studied for a final. Over the past 4 years, I think (& hope) that I’ve almost mastered good study tips for finals. And with a few weeks left until the first day of exams, I hope I can share a few tips.
Second. Attend the final class. For those who don’t regularly attend class, try and attend the last
one because the professor usually gives out a review or what to expect on the final exam.
Fourth. If you’ve had a midterm, try the following:
1. Focus on material after the midterm. It’s a trend I’ve seen and it does make a lot of sense. Why would you be tested on midterm material during a final exam (unless it is cumulative)? There’s usually 70% more study material that shows up on the final exam. If you’re short on study time, start with that.
2. Study the format of the midterm. It’s usually not that different in terms of the style of questions that’ll be thrown at you. I think it’s always best to have a midterm in a course to experience the types of problems that you will face before a final.
Last. Don’t try to pull an all nighter. It doesn’t work. Trust me. And stay hydrated.
Here is a short video on creating a master study plan that I found quite beneficial for improving time management skills.
Enjoy studying & best of luck!
~ Fatima
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