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9 Ways To Finish Out The School Year Strong

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As the school year is nearing the end students start to panic. Take a deep breath and calm your anxiety, everything is going to be okay. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you finish out the school year strong. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

1. Don't procrastinate

Just get your work done and over with. If you wait to do it now, you will mostly likely procrastinate more than you planned to.

2. Study, Study, Study

Don't give up on studying just yet. Final exams are the most important. They can be a huge decision on whether or not you pass the class.

3. Stay organized

File all of your work into folders instead of throwing your loose papers into your back pack. You will thank yourself later on when you are able to find exactly what you are looking for.

4. Prioritize

Do whatever you have to do to get the most important things done first and everything in on time. Make to do lists or set reminders on your phone. Not everyone can remember everything.

5. Get enough sleep

College students are known for cramming study sessions in during all hours of the night or pulling all nighters to finish those papers that they have been procrastinating on all semester. Try to stray away from those late hours because having a good nights sleep can better your performance in school.

6. Take care of yourself

If you aren't doing well yourself, your schoolwork wont be up to parr either.

7. Eat healthy

Ever hear of brain food? Healthy foods will get your body going and make you feel good. A better and much happier you will result in better grades.

8. Lay off the partying

The final few weeks of school is crunch time. it's time to get serious. You will have the entire summer to party.

9. Rack up on extra credit

If your professor offers extra credit work don't hesitate. Extra credit can bump up your grade point average to get you to where you need to be.

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