Here at ICMS, the Academic Learning Centre offers help and advice to students on a range of issues, from how to write the perfect essay to overcoming nerves for presentations. A big part of the work carried out in the centre concerns preparing students for exams. Are you ready for your exams?

The 3 rules of studying

Where are your notes from class?
Are they stuffed in the bottom of your bag?

Rule number 1  – GET ORGANISED.

Make sure your notes are clear. If you are a visual learner you will respond well to different colours for different subjects, or for highlighting key points.

When you revise, do you know how much time you are going to spend on each subject?

Rule number 2  – GET ORGANISED!

Yes that’s right, it’s the same as rule number 1. Draw up a study timetable. Organise your time effectively so that you are giving enough time for each subject. Be sure to timetable breaks for food and exercise in your revision guide. Sometimes we may think we are machines and we can do everything, but in reality we aren’t – we all need time off from work, and, as important as exams are, so do you. Your productivity will increase immensely if you timetable your revision in lots of smaller time slots rather than one marathon session.

TIP – Have you tired recording your notes and listening to them when you’re out walking on the beach or running in the gym? It could help you.

Do you know what your next/first exam will be?

Is it multiple choice? Essay answers? Are you allowed to bring in a calculator?

You need to find the answers to questions like these BEFORE the exam day, because you can tailor your revision accordingly.

Rule number 3 – FOLLOW THE RULES!

We all need to get organized for everything we do, be it getting ready in the morning and making sure we catch the bus, or preparing for that all important interview. Studying for exams is no different, and the rules are the same –
1. Get organized
2. Get organized
3. Follow the rules

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