Prepare now for Final Exams
Avoid
the Urge to Procrastinate
Without
a doubt, the first tip has to be about the urge to procrastinate about
studying. Procrastination is a perfectly natural inclination that seemingly
illustrates the universal college experience. Some students fare better than
others, with some (often upperclassmen) bragging about all-nighters and others
falling into “panic mode.” The harsh reality is that when students
procrastinate, worse scores ensue.
Planning
for final exams needs to start at the beginning of the semester. The curriculum
at the beginning of the semester is just as important as the information in the
middle and end of the course. Still, it’s also the most likely to be forgotten
by the time finals arrive, meaning there’s an additional need for increased
focus in those first couple of weeks. Putting in the effort at the beginning of
the semester means less stress as finals draw near. As a student, a good rule
of thumb is to plan on reviewing the entire extent of material, possibly
breaking up studying by chapters in the textbook or committing a study session
to each week of the course.
