How to Study for Major Examinations Without Sweat

Many students often find difficulty in studying for major exams more especially when the exams are fast approaching and more likely that they would find themselves cramming one day before the examination date.  Here are some tips that you may apply if you think that you are having the same problem in studying for major examinations:

1. Determine first the coverage of the exams.

Teachers usually give the coverage of the examination a week or two before the exam period.  You must take note of their pointers for you to have a preview of what’s going to appear in the examination and that you may not waste your time in studying the topics which are out of the scope of the exam.  If your teacher never gives the class the coverage of the exam, take the initiative to ask the teacher about it.

2. Have a file of your quizzes with you

Past quizzes are very important tool for you to review the topics which you do not yet understand fully. It will also help you determine the kind of questions that your teacher may possibly give you in the exams (as most teachers get some questions from the quizzes).   

3. Expect for the worst case scenario

Most of the students feel shocked at the time the examination papers are handed to them – due to the fact that they do not expect that the exam would look that way. Expecting for a worst case scenario will help you prepare for the exam in a more focused way.

4. Prepare an outline of the topics covered by the exam

Write the topics that are covered by the exam as it would be easier for you to memorize the topics if you are writing them.  It is like writing the details into your brain.  Repetition will create familiarity. Don’t think about how tiring this will be. Sacrifice is temporary but success is forever. 

 5. If you still have time, you can make your own exam

Testing yourself by writing an exam for yourself is one way to increase your mastery of the exam.  But you have to consider also the time that you would spend in writing the exam.  Check first how long it would be for you to finish it because you might not be able to review other topics covered by the exam.

6. Think positive.

Before studying, never think that you would fail the exam.  Sometimes what is in your mind happens in a reality. Hope for the best and pray to God that the examination question to be given will be the ones which you studied.