1. Make a study schedule and stick to it.
2. Pace yourself. Study every day, even if it’s just for 30 minutes.
3. If you don’t understand something, find a different resource (ask a friend, find a YouTube video, email the instructor, etc.).
4. Study for 50 minutes at a time and take a 10-15 minute break in between.
5. During those breaks, don’t just be on your phone or computer. Get up. Move around. Get your blood flowing!
6. Make time for yourself. If you like to read leisurely, do it. If you work out, do it.
7. SLEEP. for the love of God. Get 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
8. Find a method that works for you. Flashcards, outlines, Quizlet, recording yourself, drawing pictures, etc. It’s all trial and error.
9. DON’T CRAM. If you don’t know the material the night before the test, chances are you won’t know it for the test.
10. Studies show that you need to review material 7 times to retain 90% of the information.
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