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25 Ways to Improve Your Test Scores

December 9, 2021

1. Make a realistic timeline for yourself and create an action plan of the topics or modules you need to review before your exam 
2. Commit to your success by dedicating certain hours each day exclusively to your study routine 
3. Rephrase content in your own words to help you genuinely understand the meaning of it 
4. Build up your confidence with practice exams or sample questions so you feel more confident on the day 
5. Remember to study at your own pace so that you can really absorb the material 
6. Get familiar with the exam breakdown so you know where to focus your energy 
7. Break up your study sessions and stay engaged by focusing on a different topic or section of the exam during each session 
8. Technology is your friend, so be sure use productivity apps to help you succeed and make your life easier 
9. Reconsider how you multitask and try to dedicate specific time slots for studying 
10. Consider adding meditation to your exam routine so you feel more grounded and mentally prepared 
11. Summarize key concepts and core ideas so that you can hone in on them 
12. Try short, intensive study sessions with regular breaks to help you recharge 
13. Your study habits can reflect your ideal learning style, so take an online quiz to discover how you best absorb information 
14. Try listening to ambient music or a simple meditation to help you focus 
15. Change up your scenery to keep your brain engaged and focused 
16. Come up with mnemonic devices to help you remember challenging formulas or terminology 
17. Study right before you fall asleep so your brain can process and store new memories 
18. If you are a visual learner, take notes as you read and highlight key facts in your textbooks 
19. Create a concept map or mind map to help you visualize more challenging course materials and better understand the connection between two ideas or concepts 
20. Simplify your study notes by removing unnecessary info and focusing on the main ideas 
21. Take purposeful study breaks to refresh your brain and improve your productivity 
22. Turn off your app notifications and use a website blocker for any sites that could distract or derail your study plan 
23. Test your understanding by explaining a concept from your study notes to a friend or colleague 
24. Organize a study group with your friends so you can support one another and succeed together 
25. Plan ahead so your can spend your last couple of hours calmly reviewing without feeling the need to cram 

Written by CJ McGillivray