What is the best way to prepare for exams of any kind?
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It just depends on what works for you. Everyone is different. Some people will give you all of these ideas that you should start early and schedule your time so that you will have enough time and not have to rush - take it a couple of chapters at a time throughout the week/month for example. They'll tell you to get plenty of sleep before the exam and eat a good breakfast before going to school or lunch for that matter if it is a class in the afternoon. \n\nFor me, I work better under pressure. I learn most by listening in class and I only study a day or two right before the test. I've tried studying throughout the semester however I cant concentrate like that. My brain doesnt work that way. I'm usually thinking about a million other things when I have too much time to study. With that said I always take into account the subject and amount of material. For example, if the test is on 7 chapters equalling 200 pages I dont try studying the night before... that would be impossible. I would probably start three to four days in advance then and study 50 pages a night. Also if it was on math, a weaker subject of mine, I would give myself more time.\n\nBasically, find out what works for you. Personally staying very active in class is what helped me the most.\n\nUndergrade GPA - 3.7 out of 4.0\nGraduate level GPA - 3.8 out of 4.0\n\n\nCounselorDan (Child Therapist)
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What exam?  What the heck are you talking about?
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Find a student who had the classes last semester and get the exam questions from them even if the questions change every semester. Get several students in your class to agree to ask your teacher on different days what everybody should study for that will likely be on the exams. That way you'll get to hear the teacher tell you what's going to be covered on the exams several different times. Also, you could ask your teacher after class what she would study the most in preparation for the exam. Remember to do a lot of example problems for math and science type courses. You won't remember how to do the problems unless you practice them.
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First do a thorough study of the Syllabus.\nIdentify the chapters you are strong in and which you are weak.\n\nask yourself if you can cover the entire syllabus in the time available.If not, try to cover at least 70-80% of it.\n\n\nNow, having decided which parts you are going to complete, collect good study material on those chapters.the study material should be complete and of proper standard.\n\n\nAfter getting your hands on all material, divide your time available on the chapters.\n\n\nStudy the chapter, take down notes.\njot down the important points in sequence. Memorize the sequence of topics and see if you remember what you studied abount those points.Write what you studied about a particular point in summary.\n\nGo through the past years question papers to have an idea of the Questions asked.Prepare answers for the important questions thoroughly.\n\ntake help from seniors and friends in understanding difficult topics.\nHope for the best, and you will get close to your best.
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Real quickly. You're almost out of time. \n\nSeriously, the best thing you can do for any AP test is practice, practice, practice. Hopefully you have one or more of those books with practice exams. Take all the tests, check all the answers, learn from your mistakes. (But do keep in mind all those books have typos and errors, so if you come across something that seems to contradict information you've learned elsewhere, doublecheck it!) The practice tests also help get you in shape to sit there and answer all those questions for 3-1/2 hours. It's like getting in shape for a marathon. \n\nGood luck. Doing well on AP exams can give you a big headstart in college, more flexibility to take the courses you want to take, and the possibility of graduating earlier.
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Here's what you do.  This is exactly what you have to do, so pay close attention:\n\n1) Figure out every possible thing that might be on the exam.  \n\n2) Figure out the exact way the questions are going to be asked.\n\n3) Figure out what the A students and grad students are focusing on.\n\nThen, of course, get the answers.  Make sure you can remember them.\n\nIf you don't know these things like they're second nature, you're not ready for an exam.  If you need help, get it.\n\nStressing out and cramming might help a little, but you're much better off using your head.
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Don't get nervous!  Just focus and take deep breaths.  Try to visualize your notes or the material that you studied.  Also, don't get hung up on one question and waste the whole time.  If you aren't sure of a question, put a little dot next to it and go back.  In fact, as soon as you get the exam you should go through and answer all the questions that you are absolutely certain of.  Then go back and tackle the harder ones.  You should also eat a good breakfast or lunch so that your brain can focus on the exam material instead of on how hungry you are (but don't eat or drink too much right before for abvious reasons!).  Hope this helps you!
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you should start studying, but like that guy said, plan it out. Get  hold of past papers. Do a timed one, and see what your score is. Go  over your notes to see where you went wrong. Do a past paper every 2 days, you'll improve in your knowledge, improve in  knowing what a question is asking for, and you will know how to do these types of questions come the exam. Good luck.
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Here's how to feel better as you prepare for your exams:\n\n1. EXERCISE: jogging, cycling, swimming, with or without friends, for just 30 minutes each day.  Exercise is great!  It makes you FEEL GOOD in the brain, it helps you SLEEP WELL, it helps you CONTROL STRESS...\n\n2: SLEEP: try to stick to the same sleep patterns each day.  At least 8 hours sleep per night (e.g. 11pm - 7am)\n\n3: TREAT YOURSELF... if you achieve all the revision you expected to do during the day, reward yourself!  Go to the cinema, eat out with your friends, or just spend the evening chilling out...\n\n4: PLAN YOUR WORK... at the start of each day, plan what you want to get achieved in that day.  You'll feel like you have more control over your work.  Be a master of time, not a slave of it.\n\n5: FRESH AIR and WATER both help.  Open your window in the room where you work and keep drinking water.  2% dehydration reduces your concentration by 20%.  \n\nAll these tips help you feel good and will keep you smiling even when doing the most boring subject of them all.  (English, perhaps?)\n\nGood luck in your exams and remember, there's a long summer holiday to follow!
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For your exam, I think tips would be helpful to you more than the wishes. Please take care of the following things in mind. \n\n 1. Have good sleep on the day before the examination.\n\n 2. Take a light breakfast on the day of examination\n\n 3. Ensure that u have all the stationaries and hall ticket  before leaving your home to examination\n\n 4. Start for the examination earlier than ususal, to avoid last time panics.\n\n 5. Sit and relax yourself in the exam hall before the commencement of examination.\n\n 6. Make sure that u don't have any papers(which may be considered as illegal in most examinations, except few open book exams) in your pockets or purse in the exam hall.\n\n 7. Get the Question paper and answer script and make sure that both are in good condition and there is no misprints or damages.\n\n 8. If possible, read the question paper completely at first quickly. This will give you an idea about which part u know, which u r not feeling confident.\n\n 9. Start answering from the questions which u know very well. This gives a good impression about u to the person who is correcting the paper. (Remember, u don't have second chance to make the first impression).\n\n 10. Write the answers clear and legible. So, that it is easy to read and make the person, who is correcting the paper, comfortable.\n\n 11. Make sure that u will be able to answer all the questions within the limited time.(This u have to plan earlier itself, based on the question pattern and exam).\n\n 12. Atlast, make sure that u have written all the answer and tied (if applicable) all the answer scripts in the orderly way.\n\n 13. Mostly, try to use the full duration of exam time. Don't leave too soon or hurry till the last moment. Adjust ur time, so that u will be using the full duration of the exam.\n\n 14. If time permits, finally revise the answer scripts.\n\n 15. Give the answer scripts (and QP also if applicable) to the invigilator and leave the hall. \n\n 16. Generally, don't discuss about the answers with your friends after exams are over. ( If u feel that ur answers contradict with your friends,this may affect the next exam preparation. U can always discuss these things, after all the exams are over).\n\n \n  These are just guidelines to how to write an exam from my own experience, which i have been following for  more than 10 years. Hope this may help u. All the best for your exams. \n\n\n  Try not to become a man of success, rather try to become a man of value.
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ummm study for your exams maybe?
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There are some institutions that prepare you for this type of examinations. One of the best according to my nephew who was able to pass all his tests and exams and become a MD is Kaplan. Use your search engine (Yahoo) and find the nearest to you.
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TAKE KAPLAN! There is a reason that they are the test prep leader.  It's the only way to go!
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Obtain the previously released LSAT exams through the Law School Admission Council's website (or from previous LSAT takers) and practice those real-deal former questions.  Ensure you can complete the questions in time by using a watch and timing yourself.  Do a set of questions in a set amount of time.  I don't remember how much time you have per question, but you can find that online probably.  Then spend at least twice the amount of time you spent working on those questions and review your answers.  Repeat, repeat, repeat, and repeat until test day.\n\nYou could take a class, but those prep classes are not going to be a substitute for sitting down and actually learning and practicing the LSAT questions.  A class will have the benefit of forcing you to actually work on the questions (and potentially give you tips like, look at the call of the question first, watch the clock, don't leave any questions blank if you run out of time, watch your time, etc), but realistically the class is unnecessary if you're disciplined enough to take care of business on your own.
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What methods can I use to prepare for tests?\nOrganization is very important when you have a great deal of information to study. I recommend these methods: \n\nReview your old tests. Make corrections if you have not already done so to avoid repeating your mistakes. \nGo over your class notes. If you do not understand something you have written, or if you have "holes" in your notes, ask your teacher for help. \nTry to anticipate the kinds of questions your teacher will ask on the test. Make out some sample questions or even entire tests. \nReview the chapters in your textbook that the test will cover. Pay particular attention to boldface terms, chapter summaries, and questions in the text. Most important of all is the recommendation that you understand there is no easy way to prepare for this kind of major test. After all, the time you spend in preparing should pay off when you do well on the test. \nSet aside time each day to work on your subjects. Even if you are all caught up, spend the time to go over notes or your textbook. \nTell your teacher that you would like to talk about your progress in class, and ask for suggestions on how you can do better. \nGo to the library and check out books that are on the same topic you are studying in class. \nPay attention in class no matter what is going on around you. This will be hard, but if you can concentrate on what your teacher is saying you will learn the facts and skills that you will find later in tests. Keeping up with homework and participating in class are very important. \nAs for tests, here are a few suggestions to help you: \n\nTalk with your teachers about your concerns. They really want you to do well and are more than willing to help! \nWhat type of test is most difficult for you? Do you do better on essays than you do on multiple choice questions? Decide which type of test gives you the most problems. Then you can learn techniques for taking that kind of test. \nAre you studying effectively for your exams? Here are some ideas that will make a difference. \nMake sure you know what material will be covered on the exam. There is nothing worse than studying for hours only to find out you were doing the wrong chapters. Go over your notes. Do not wait until the last minute to study. Try to tie all your information into a big picture in your head. Visualize information. Get a good sleep the night before, and eat a nourishing breakfast. When you first sit down to a test, start answering something, anything, immediately. Once you start, you will be on a roll. Do not get discouraged!\n\n\nOR\n\n\nGo to a nice, clean, neat desk in your room. If you have paper junk and leftover pizza slices on your desk, studying will not be the biggest problem on your mind. \nMake sure that you have all these study supplies: a pencil, a notebook, books to study, and good old-fashioned silence. Unless you're completely positive you work better with music, turn off the stereo. Focusing is hard enough without Beyonce telling you "you make me lose my breath". \nGet out your pencil, notebook, and book to study. Brace yourself. \nOpen the notebook and book you are studying. \nRead the chapter or whatever you have to study in your book. Concentrate. \nWhile you are reading you want to make notes of the little things. Make it short enough so that you can study it. Make short little breaks now and then (think half an hour of studying= 5 minute break) unless you're cramming, and in that case, good luck to you. \nGet a friend, Mom, Dad or someone to test you on what you have just read and studied. A key here would be to make sure that the person has a fair amount of patience. \nDo this every night until the day of the test/quiz. Depending on what you're studying and how much time you have, give yourself assigned time slots. \n\n\n\nTips \nYou need peace and quiet for all the steps above (or at least, they greatly HELP). \nYour attitude greatly helps the outcome of your study
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rip apart the question paper and all related study material.prepare well for the next exam as well as the previous one,so you won't have any self doubt.THen Sleep for a few hours.\nTHen start preparing for the next exam.
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1.  Come prepared with pens, white-out, pencils, erasers and a watch.\n2.  Sit up straight and don't sit near people who will distract you.  If you often have questions during the test, sit near the front of the room.\n3.  If you have to read something and answer questions about it, start by reading the questions first.  Then you'll know what to look for when you're doing the reading, and can underline important passages as you read.\n4.  Trust your intuition and keep the first answer you selected.\n5.  Use the information from multiple-choice questions to help you write essay questions.\n6.  If you have to write an essay question, use the words from the question in your introductory sentence.\n7.  If you have a math test, always show your work.\n8.  Give priority to the questions that are worth more points.  Don't waste ten minutes on a question worth one point unless you're finished everything else on the test.\n9.  Before you submit your test to the teacher, go back and make sure you've answered all the questions and didn't miss a page.\n10. If you had to answer multiple-choice questions on a bubble sheet, frequently check to make sure you're filling in the right row.  ALL of your answers will be wrong if you accidentally miss a row or put two answers in one row.\n11.  Plan something fun to do right after the test so that you won't just sit around worrying for the next two hours!\n\nGOOD LUCK!