So have you left all your exam review at the last minute? Do not worry, it is a scenario that can increase in the best of us, and we are here to help!
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Whether for extreme procrastination, a murderous schedule or genuinely unforeseen circumstances, you probably want to learn to review effectively and quickly because you have realized that your exam is tomorrow and is not prepared.
While we would not encourage leaving all your review until the last day, we are here to assure you that not everything is lost! It is possible to check for an exam in one day.
Awakening early
When you only have one day to deal with the work in question, you must make the most.
You will not want to get up in stupidity and burn too early. But you ought Put an alarm for a sensible moment and intend to start working around 9 am
After all, you can take a nap as you want after the exam!
Choose the right place to work
As much as we want it to be not true, it will really not do much of your bed. We would love to say otherwise, but it’s just a fact.
You will be much more productive in an environment that you associate working. Therefore, put on your desk or advance to the library.
Go to the library prepared
Think about each possibility. You may have only used those struggle stress once, but if you leave them, you will probably need them.
When things get difficult later, you don’t want to waste your time looking for books or notes, or giving an excuse to stop working because you don’t have everything you need.
For more tips, see our simple steps to be more organized.
Create a plan before starting
Planning your review will make a big difference. You may only have one day, but you will get much more if you break it and solve exactly what you need to know. This approach will be much more effective than just crowding in any ancient information.
I spend half an hour working what topics you need to cover and Allocation of time pieces For each bit. It may seem a waste of valuable review time, but trust us, it will save much longer in the long term.
Refrain from panic
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When making a last minute review, try not to panic.
He still has a lot of time to digest information and get out of the other side smiling, and a positive attitude of being able to do is very useful!
And do not worry if you feel the pressure, it is perfectly natural. Remember that it is possible to overcome the stress of the exam with these great tips.
Use conferences and past papers slides
Conference slides and past documents are excellent ways to exercise Which is likely to arise in the examSo use them.
Once you have resolved what will probably arise, go to textbooks to write key notes in each area. Be attentive to summaries of chapters and key information tables to obtain a more succinct reading.
You can also use past documents to prove your knowledge. He does not necessarily need to respond to everyone in its entirety, but he can write quick plans on how he would approach them.
Study without technology and social networks
Because it may seem, opt for a day without your phone, laptop or tablet will help you study for your exam.
Writing things (instead of writing) can help you concentrate and process information.
And if you need conferences notes, impríbal them. This will also keep you away from the devil of procrastination that are social networks.
Read the notes of your conference and highlight
This is where his hard work at the beginning of the year luckily will be worth it. You can now consolidate what was on your conference slides or in textbooks.
As an additional advantage, the signals that you have annulled in the conferences should hopefully activate more information From the depths of your brain.
He does not have a lot of time in his hands (after all, this is a guide on how to review rapidly). So, if something is not running your memory, it can be worth returning to him if he has free time later.
Condense your notes
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Rationalize each topic to A page of notes Using your slides of conferences, previous notes and textbooks.
The way it is reviewed depends on its title. But for essay -based subjects, learn the Key concepts, Examples and evaluationsalong with at least one contradictory argument.
Do not waste time copying the paragraphs: this is laborious, which requires a lot of time and totally unnecessary. Simply reading some selective notes you must activate your memory when read them in the morning of your exam.
Eat healthy brain foods
As tempting as it could be to supply Red Bull and Haribo, this is never a good idea.
Sugar and caffeine will give you a short -term energy boost. But after a few hours (if not before) it will block big, despite having a more review to do.
Instead, opt for some healthy snacks and that increase energy such as bananas or porridge. Our best food for brain fuels has all its best options, including chocolate (dark).
Use memory tricks
Sometimes, sitting and reading the slides of the conference is not enough. Instead, you may have to resort to some more … unusual ways to make things stick.
We are not suggesting that you turn your notes into a full -fledged musical to help you review. However, rhymes, Funny anecdotes and mnemonics (For example, ‘Never eat grated wheat’ to recite the order in the clockwise, east, south and west) will help you remember key facts and phrases.
It may seem a bit like primary school, but it helps you remember, who cares? Do not work hard, work intelligently (… ok, work hard too).
Memorize some important names and dates
Many university subjects will require that you know some key authors or critics and what their key arguments were. In addition to that, you can even be asked to include some higher appointments and the years that were pronounced.
To tell the truth, you can usually have a few years of rest with the year (or use some intelligent terms such as “Smith commented at the beginning of the 19th century” instead of using an exact year), but you willpower I need their names to correct.
Choose some appointments for each topic and write them on another Unique Notes Page So you can continue to check them.
Go to a mixture of well -known and darker appointments. Using an appointment that your teacher will not see in other responses to the exam makes it look that you have conducted in -depth investigation.
Break between each topic
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Finally, learning to review quickly actually implies learning to take a break.
You must rest your eyes and your brain, since this will not only help process what you just read, but will also give you a time to recharge and avoid burning.
When taking a break, it is a good opportunity to eat a fast bite (try one of these studio snacks). And, if you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms, take a look quickly to Twitter. And we mean quickly.
Post a mandatory tweet “I hate the review I can’t wait until everything is over,” laughs from some Student memes And then return to your work.
And it is worth establishing a timer to inform you when to return to work.
Check each topic
When I return from each break, check the topic you have just learned to make sure you understand everything.
If there is something important that you cannot put your head, try Using a different source To study it. Sometimes our brains process things better when they are explained from a different angle.
When you are satisfied that you understand the main points and not only join you, continue with your next topic.
Check the following topic
Apply the previous steps to each topic until you have everything covered. Learning to review quickly is really a simple writing, condensation process, taking a break, review and then move on to the next topic. Easy Peasy.
Objective to have All your material covered by 10 pm To the last, you need to sleep! Then you can spend a few hours absorbing information on your simple cards on a page.
Prepare for the exam
Prepare and prepare your bag for the exam the previous night: calculator, spare pen, student card, whatever you need. It even presents what you are going to use the next day to be 100% ready.
This is really important, since it can save a lot of stress in the morning of the exam. And, of course, it will also give you a Extra 10 minutes in bed in the morning. This is especially useful since Tip 18 It implies an early start …
Sleep well
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No matter how stressed you feel, be sure to get a closed eye of good quality for at least six hours (ideally eight or more).
If you have problems sleeping, remember that, right now, Sleep is more important that crowd incessantly. Exhaustion will not help you do and your brain needs time to process all the things you have been reviewing the previous day.
Wake up earlier
Be sure to get up a little before what you need so you can review your notes.
And before entering the exam room, avoid talking to other people about what you have studied. Could undo all the work he has done to Manage the stress of your exam, since you may feel that you have done less than everyone else, or some issues were lost.
Ultimately, there is nothing else you can do at this time. It is better to be full of confidence and do my best.
It is also worth Read the whole document before answering any questions. That way, your brain has time to work unconsciously in the next answers.
And that’s all, you’ve finished. Once again, we must really emphasize that you should not use this method as your first option. Only emergency support!
We have a lot of reviewed and tested review hacks in episode three of our podcast. If you are struggling to group before an exam, you certainly are not alone …
