Finals can feel overwhelming, but strong planning turns stress into success. Start by mapping out your exam schedule and setting clear study goals. Your tutor can help you prioritize your plan into most immediate in your timeline versus the classes you need additional time in. Here are some more helpful tips to approach finals with confidence!
Chunk Your Subjects!
Break subjects into manageable chunks and spread review sessions over several weeks—cramming won’t cut it. Prioritize tougher subjects while maintaining balance. Your tutor can help you schedule additional sessions to maximize review, so make sure to plan for that.
Don’t Wing It!
Create a daily study plan, mixing practice problems, review sheets, and active recall techniques. Don’t forget to schedule breaks to stay sharp. Planning also means getting enough sleep and eating well. With a clear roadmap, you’ll walk into each exam with confidence. The key to finals success isn’t just studying—it’s smart, strategic planning!
Tips from Tutors for Success During Finals!
“Don’t wait until the last minute! Start a month ahead by going through your notes and building a study guide. This could look like practice problems, diagrams, annotated notes (i.e. what do you understand differently now that you’ve learned more, and can you jot that down in a different color pen on your old notes?), etc. Tutors are great resources for how to start turning your old notes into study guides!” – Jessica Embrey
Coming up with a strong plan will help to reduce your stress going into finals, but the most important tip we can share it to breathe! The more you stress the harder it will be! Leading up to finals, its important to not only build study time in daily but also to build time in for self care and relaxation!
