The last two weeks of class are always the most dreaded for one reason: finals. Finals for some classes may be a cumulative exam, a paper, or a project. No matter what form the final is, it will almost always be a pain to deal with.
But don’t worry, if you at least tried to study and go into your final with the mindset that you’ll do great then you’re bound to pass. Here are my favorite ways to tackle finals:
1. Take a deep breath and relax.
Finals week can be super stressful so taming your anxiety is crucial. If you continue to let stress and nervousness build up, you’ll do more harm than good. Make sure to take deep breaths and take breaks between your studying to calm yourself and stay in a positive and concentrated mindset.
2. Review everything the teacher posted.
Along with reviewing your notes, go over any material your professor may have posted online – because it most likely will be on the exam.
3. Eat healthy.
This tip is extra important because it can help you stay energized and concentrated on exam day. Eating tons of snacks and chugging Red Bulls may seem like a good idea at the time, but will take its toll on your mental state—trust me, I’ve been there.
4. Get some sleep.
As helpful as you may think it is to stay up all night cramming information into your brain, it’s actually better to get a good amount of sleep the night before your exam. This way you’ll be able to concentrate on your test and not be falling asleep mid-exam.
5. Go to office hours/reach out to your professor
If you feel like there’s something you aren’t quite understanding in one of your classes, send an email to your professor and try to go to their office hours. They are there to help you and lots of professors will help students who want to do well.
6. Don’t overthink things.
When you’re taking your exam, go with your gut. Over thinking things tends to confuse people and could lead you to change your answer to the wrong answer.
7. Read the entire question
There have been plenty of times when I’ve skimmed over questions thinking I understood what it was asking, only to realize that I was wrong. Read the question fully so that you’re answering it correctly.
8. Go over your answers
Going over your answers after taking the exam may seem tedious, but it has saved my grade so many times. This helps when you skip a question on a scantron or remember an answer that you were previously confused about.
Good luck with your finals and I hope you all ace them!