Most of the students feel stressed before the date of the exam.
The below tips will help you decrease this stress and become more prepared for you exams.
1. Take enough time to study
Don’t leave yourself to the last minute to study. Some students thrive on last-minute cramming, but this is not an effective way to approach the exam. Try to manage by following a timetable that states the number of exams you have with their respective dates. By this you will detect which exams need more time to be studied.
2. Adequate study space and atmosphere
All your books and notes should be properly spread in an enough space. The surrounding atmosphere has to quite and with no distractions. Make sure there are good lightings in that space and the chair you study on is comfortable.
Try to throw away any means of distractions to be able to completely focus on studying. This depends on the personality of every person as some prefer complete silence while others like to listen to soft music. Make whatever you prefer as long as you’re feeling comfortable with it.
3. Use diagrams and flow charts
At the beginning, try to write down every single detail about the topic then highlight the important points. When the date of the exam becomes closer, condense the information you’re written into diagrams. This will help you to easily go back to your notes and recall the important ideas before the exam.
4. Practice on old exams and quizzes
This is a very effective way to prepare for your exams. Practice on old exams and quizzes to get used to the format of the questions. Time yourself when practicing to make sure you’re spending the right time on every section.
5. Recite to others
Use your family as an advantage while studying for your exams. You can recite and explain the importance notes to your colleagues to make it more clear in your head. This will help in discovering the points that you need to concentrate more on.
6. Study with friends 
Gathering your friends for a study session is a very effective way to challenge yourself. Make sure you stay focused on studying and try to ask questions to each other. Take advantage as much as you can from these very beneficial sessions because you can find answers to most of your questions.
7. Take breaks
Studying for several consecutive hours is not effective as you will lose your concentration. It’s better to take regular breaks during studying to stay productive.
Follow a study routine that suits your body and don’t hesitate to go out for a break when needed.
8. Eat healthy food
The types of food you eat affect your energy level as well as your concentration. Hence, stay away of junk food and fuel your body with healthy food that increases your focus and enhances your memory.
9. Know the route well
You should prepare for the exam day in advance and don’t leave it to the last moment. Check that you have all the stuff required for the exam and make sure to know and understand all the rules and abide by them. You should also know well the place where you will sit for the exam. By this you won’t be late on the exam date as you will hopefully know all the directions.
10. Be well hydrated
You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. This will help your brain to work very well on the date of the exam.
Good luck students!
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