Finals, they’re nearly here.
Many students make the mistake of thinking they have much more time before they need to worry about finals, but the reality is that they need to begin preparations weeks ahead of time. Now that we’ve made it past midterms, it’s more crucial than ever to get start getting ready for the most important exams of the semester.
That doesn’t mean that you have to be panicked or stressed! Preparation is key, and if you take the time to study, then you can walk into your exams confidently.
The best place to start is to set up a study schedule.
Set aside some time every week, if not every day, so that you can commit to studying and stick to it. Work out how much total time you’ll need to dedicate to each class, and divide it between the remaining weeks leading up to the finals. Prioritize the more difficult classes, if calculus has been giving you trouble and English composition has not, then give more time to working on calculus.
Late in the semester is when many classes seem to get more difficult, and it can feel like the new topics take up a lot of real-estate in the brain, so it’s good to take the time to review earlier class topics to ensure they’re fresh in your mind. Throughout the semester, teachers will typically mention topics that will definitely or probably be on their final. Start with these, they’re likely the most important subjects that you’re meant to take away from a particular class. Work on the definite, then the probably, and then you can move on to things you think might have a chance to be included beyond those. Working through it this way, you’ll have the important topics ready to go if time runs out.
As always, if you need help, you can come to the Learning Center! We have a team of specialists that are ready to get you on track.
