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Exam Success Checklists
Pre-Exam:
- Plan ahead. At the beginning of the semester, add your exams to your calendar.
- Review your notes early and often — daily, if possible.
- Study in blocks of time rather than cramming in one day. Studying just 20 to 30 minutes a day can make a difference.
- Ask your instructor questions.
- If you are learning remotely, decide ahead of time when and where you want to take an exam so that you can give it your full attention.
During the Exam:
- Write down any facts you need to remember.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Look over all the questions at the beginning of your exam, if possible.
- Answer the questions you know first.
- Save your work often.
- Be aware of the time. Try to allot time at the end of your exam to check your work.