Tip 11 - Don’t cram

Seriously, this isn’t going to work. Your brain can’t absorb all the information in one five hour study session. Spread out your study sessions over a longer amount of time so that you can tackle and master each topic or point separately. Then you can use spaced repetition and go over each topic several times in short bursts to reinforce it. Also on the topic of cramming, the night before an exam try and go to bed on time and get a good nights sleep. Turn your phone off earlier to help you sleep, and read over notes briefly if you feel this will help you. Don’t do any hard work the night before, and if you can’t sleep for whatever reason, grab a book or notebook to pass the time (no blue light). It’s still good rest so don’t worry, you’ll fall asleep at some point and it can be easier if you distract yourself from thinking about sleeping.