Focus on high-yield topics only
Review your class notes, summaries, and marked textbook sections
Use active recall by covering the material and testing yourself
Make a one-page cheat sheet of key formulas, dates, definitions, or concepts
Break the material into small chunks
Study in short sessions with brief breaks
Repeat the most important points aloud
Write key information from memory, then check it
Use mnemonics, acronyms, or memory cues
Teach the material to yourself or someone else
Practice with past questions or sample problems
Sleep well before the exam
Avoid learning brand-new topics at the last minute
Stay hydrated and eat light, familiar food
Stop cramming a little before bed and do a quick final review only