Preparing For Finals

• Prepare yourself mentally by finding out what the exam will cover (chapters, notes, handouts)
• Organize your time by making up an exam schedule for yourself, including study time, meals, rest and recreation
• Study in an environment free from distractions
• Find out if the exam is objective (multiple choice, fill-in the blanks, matching) or subjective (essay)
• Form a study group in the library
• Ask questions from your notes by jotting down questions in the margin
• Study a little bit each day to alleviate cramming
• Recite, Recite, Recite to make sure you remember
• Learn to relax by taking some deep breaths before the exam begins

Do the best you can by visualizing success