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Preparing The Week Before an Exam

  • Gather information before you study

    Gather information before you study
    Be sure to have all reading materials
    Gather all study guides
  • Use the five day study plan

    Use the five day study plan
    Increase your study time
    Find a quiet place to study
    Divide the material into small chunks
    Be prepared to modify your plan as needed
    Plan Study tasks
  • Use active study strategies

    Use active study strategies
    Prepare note cards
    Study in groups
    Test your learning with study guides
    Take online quizzes
    Use old exams as a study resource
  • Create self-tests

    Create self-tests
    Self test your learning to date
  • Review

    Review
    Go back and review all the material, even the areas which you are sure you know. There is no such thing as over-learning.
  • Take care of yourself

    Take care of yourself
    Eat a healthy dinner and get a good nights sleep
  • Evaluate your preparation

    Evaluate your preparation
    Evaluate as you prepare to study, after you study and after the exam