Top Exam Preparation Tips
1. Start your revision early
There is no substitute for starting early with revision.
You need to give yourself enough time to review everything that you have studied, and make sure that you understand it (or to read round the subject or ask for help if you are struggling). Last minute cramming is much less productive.
Ideally, review each subject as you go, and make sure that you understand it fully as this will make revision much easier. Ultimately, the best tip is to study hard and know your subject, and starting early is the best way to achieve this.
2. Organise your study time
You will almost certainly find some subjects easier than others. You will also find that you have more to revise for some subjects than others.
It is worth taking the time to plan your revision and consider how much time you might need for each subject.
It is also helpful to consider when and how long you plan to spend studying each day. How much time will you be able to manage each day? What other commitments do you have during your study period?
Plan your revision to ensure that you use your time to best advantage. When is the best time of day for you—morning, afternoon or evening? Can you do more reading at particular times? This will help you to plan broadly what you intend to do, although you should always make sure that you leave it flexible enough to adapt later if circumstances change.
There is more about this in our pages of Top Tips for Studying and on Getting Organised to Study.
3. Look after yourself during study and exam time
You will be able to work better if you eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of sleep.
This applies both during your exam period, and when you are revising. Surviving on junk food is not a good idea. For more about the importance of diet and sleep, see our pages on Food, Diet, and Nutrition and The Importance of Sleep.
It is also a good idea to take regular exercise when studying. A brisk walk, or more vigorous exercise, will get your blood moving and ensure that you are better able to concentrate. There is more about this in our page on The Importance of Exercise.
4. Vary your revision techniques
They say that variety is the spice of life, and it certainly helps to improve your studying.
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