{"id":2788,"date":"2017-04-17T20:42:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T02:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=883"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:47:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T16:47:03","slug":"10-study-hacks-that-will-help-you-ace-your-final-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/10-study-hacks-that-will-help-you-ace-your-final-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Study Tips That Will Help You Ace Your Final Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every student knocks just how much the stress piles on when it comes up to exam times. The classic method of coping is drinking mountains of energy drinks and staying up for hours on end, but what if there were some more productive, and healthy, hacks that can help you ace your exams?<\/p>\n

These 10 study tips might just be perfect for you.<\/p>\n

Reward Yourself<\/h2>\n

Rewarding yourself is a really important trick when you\u2019re studying. When you know you are going to reward yourself, you give yourself something to work towards. So when you\u2019re drawing up a plan for when you are going to study and when you are going to take a break, include some delicious treats, a YouTube or social media break, or some other kind of reward to look forward to.<\/p>\n

Using Online Study Tools and Apps<\/h2>\n

Thanks to the Internet, there are so many tools we can use to improve our studying.<\/p>\n

If you need help referring your work, Cite It In<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

Drink Lots of Water<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s tempting to drink sugary sodas and energy drinks to keep you going, but these only serve to damage your study performance. When you drink lots of sugary drinks, it\u2019s only a matter of time before you begin to crash.<\/p>\n

When you crash, you become lethargic and tired. This is the worst thing that could possibly happen when you\u2019re studying \u2013 so instead, be sure to drink lots of water. This keeps you hydrated and healthy, and doesn\u2019t make you tired!<\/p>\n

Take Regular Breaks<\/h2>\n

Regular breaks are important. You don\u2019t need to be taking hour-long breaks all the time, but a few breaks that are ten minutes long will be sufficient. These allow you to rest your brain for a minute, and they give you a fresh perspective on areas of study you might be stuck on.<\/p>\n

Write Your Study Notes<\/h2>\n

Writing down your study notes, instead of typing them, leaves a more significant impression in your memory. Numerous studies have shown that simply typing your notes doesn\u2019t aid your memory, whereas taking the time to write down all your notes leaves a longer-lasting impression. So, get yourself a comfortable pen!<\/p>\n

Use Different Colors<\/h2>\n

When you are writing your notes, be sure to use different colors. By visually separating different notes using different colors, you can remember important points more easily when it comes to exam time.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Wake Up Too Early<\/h2>\n

Waking up extremely early to study before your exam can only work if you have gone to bed early the night before. If you go to bed late and wake up early, you will be disrupting REM sleep, which has a huge influence on your memory. So if you intend to wake up early and study before your exam, it\u2019s important you get to bed nice and early the day before.<\/p>\n

Read Out Loud<\/h2>\n

Writing down your notes can help you remember statistics and information, and so can reading out loud. When you read out words as you read them, you are more likely to remember them, according to multiple studies. Reading aloud also gives you a chance to comprehend parts that you previously struggled to understand.<\/p>\n

Turn Off Your Phone<\/h2>\n

Turn off your phone and social media, and put them in a drawer. Even seeing your phone or tablet in the corner of your eye gives you thoughts of being distracted. Merely thinking about checking Facebook can be as distracting as checking Facebook.<\/p>\n

Watch Videos<\/h2>\n

If you do need to use YouTube, be sure to watch videos that relate to your exam topic. Watching videos can be a really great way of improving your study experience, taking you away from the tedious task of reading and giving you a chance to learn in different ways.<\/p>\n

For more tips, check out\u00a0The 6 Best College Study Habits<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gloria runs WomenLed.org<\/a>, which celebrates women\u2019s achievements in the workplace and beyond. She believes that while women have made many advancements toward \u201cshattering the glass ceiling,\u201d there is still much to be done. It is her aim to help increase the number of women-led businesses by educating others about the topic.<\/em><\/p>\n

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