On occasion, during midterms or finals, I have forgotten about a test or put off studying until the very last minute. Because of this, I’ve gotten pretty good at super last-minute studying. These are my tips for studying efficiently.
Prioritize anything marked as required
Before opening any notes, look at the materials your professor gave you. Oftentimes, professors, will mark a topic as required, important, or weighted heavily on study guides. These are the topics you want to prioritize, as they will be high yield and help the most with bumping your test grade up.
Write down key terms and examples
Writing down terms and examples helps a ton with active recall. Reading the terms is helpful to jog your memory, but writing them down means it’ll actually stay in your mind.
Quiz yourself out loud
Talking through the material is another way to help with active recall. If you can explain the concept out loud without referencing your notes, then you know it.
Cramming isn’t a sustainable study habit, but if you ever find yourself with only a few minutes, these tips will help you make the most of it.