Finals are right around the corner!
Here are some last minute tips:
1. Don’t Panic (Don’t become overwhelmed)
2. Don’t be too relaxed (Don’t underestimate your finals)
3. Don’t cram for your exams
4. Set a study schedule!
5. Get enough sleep
6. Utilize effective study techniques (that work for YOU)
a. Start early
b. Study with a group or partner
c. Review old exams
d. Review old assignments
e. Organize and review your notes
f. Make flash cards
g. Test yourself (create a mock test or test yourself using flash cards)
h. Avoid studying in your room where you can easily get distracted
i. Great Study Areas!
The Townsend Commons
The Library
Residence Hall Lounge
Math Tutorial Lab (answer booklets and tutor on site)
Daugherty Hall (in Trabant)
Perkins Student Center
Panera, Starbucks, or similar places on Main Street
7. Understand how the grade for your course is calculated
a. What percentage of your grade is your final exam?
b. Understand how you can use the final exam to improve your grade
c. Review your syllabus
d. Talk to your professor
8. Resist the urge to “party” on off days!
9. Arrive EARLY for your exam. Arriving late only increases your anxiety
10. Don’t worry about others finishing before you
