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14. Outsmart Your Exams: 14 Test Taking Tips for Top Grades

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Jun 6, 2019
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Stop Early To Sleep Better

  • Stop studying well before bedtime to allow an unwind period and improve sleep quality.
  • Set an alarm to signal when to start your wind-down routine so your mind can relax before sleep.
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Rest, Then Read The Paper First

  • Rest and refresh (walk, exercise, social time) before exams to reduce stress and boost performance.
  • Spend three full minutes reading the entire paper before answering to prime subconscious processing.
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Plan Essays Immediately

  • For essay questions, draft your plans first while you're freshest and let your brain work on them in the background.
  • Return later to add any extra points that surface during the paper.
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