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How to Prepare for Final Exams

8 Easy Steps to Mentally Prepare Yourself for the Finals

Rafael Pereira

Dec 19, 2016

Norwich University

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1) Study, Study, Study

Even though it's obvious, make sure you actually know the material on the exam. Although easier said than done, just review you notes, homework, quizzes, and tests to have a good idea of what may appear on the final exam.

2) Rest Up

Even though studying is very important, having a well-rested brain on the day of the exam could help more than you think.

3) Eat breakfast

Be responsible for eating breakfast on the day of the exam. Like they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is especially true on finals day. You don't want your stomach screaming at you and distracting you during the final exam.

4) Confidence

Don't go into the exam thinking you will fail. With that mindset, you are only increasing you chances to do so. Go in thinking, "I'm going to kill this exam!" No one likes to take an exam while sweating because they're nervous.

5) Find a Study Partner

Believe it or not, having someone to study with can help tremendously. Build off of each other's ideas, and work together to study the correct information to prepare yourselves for the final.

6) Stay Positive!

Positivity is huge. Don't break down before the exams, stay focused and determined to do well on the final.

7) Listen to Music

Music can help you calm and get focused. It puts you into another world, on with less worry and stress. Use that to prepare yourself for the final exam.

8) Drink Water!

From personal experience, dehydration can make you uncomfortable. For example, headaches and tiredness are annoyances that can be easily solved through proper hydration. Throughout the day, have you water bottle, and take sips throughout the day.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINAL EXAMS!

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