This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Salisbury chapter.
- Get plenty of sleep the night before. According to Stanford University college students require at least hours of sleep per night. Try to aim for this as science has shown pulling all nighters are counterproductive.
- Take plenty of breaks! Whether it’s a ten minute walk or just a bite to eat, these breaks can actually help with your ability to remember information.
- Go over old work that relates to your test! This could be old exams, quizzes, or even homework that you’ve done. Reviewing these types of things can help you remember things that you might have forgotten to study.
- Follow the study guide! If your teacher has given out a study guide then make sure you’re looking over it. Study everything that’s related to these topics and refer to tip number three. If your teacher didn’t give out a study guide then make one yourself. Having a list to follow for studying is better than flying by just picking random things from each chapter.
- Talk to your teacher. Whether it’s in class or in their office hours, talking to your teacher is always a good idea. If you’re lucky then maybe they’ll drop you some hints about what will be on the test. If not, then at the very least you’ve made a good impression on your teacher that you’re taking the time out of your day to come and talk about the exam.
It’s important to remember these tips aren’t just for midterms but can be helpful throughout the semester. Follow these tips and survive midterms!