It’s that time of the year once again, one of the most dreaded parts of the semester for the majority of college students, midterms. However, to the incoming freshmen there might be various questions going through their heads, but the major question is how to prepare for these exams. So in order to help these students, I traveled around campus asking approximately twenty students ranging from sophomores to seniors about their habits and suggestions for conquering midterms.
1. Form a study group or schedule
Over three-fourths of the students suggested forming a study group with other students from your class, especially if you are in biology and psychology. While in these groups compare notes, test each other, and if anyone is struggling …show more content…
Second year student Shanna Weber said, “At first I was scared to visit the tutoring center, but I finally went there, and the student tutors were very helpful and actually know a lot about their certain subject.” For the most part, the tutors are in the library almost every day, but check online or with your professor for a schedule. Plus, at the beginning of the year your professors should have given a syllabus with time periods of when they are available, so go talk with them and you might be surprised by how much a professor is willingly to share about topics on the exam.
3. Study over an extended amount of time
All of the students interviewed agreed that you should always avoid all night cram sessions, since there is no way that you’ll cover everything covered in the assigned readings or lecture notes. Studying needs to take place over an extended period of time thus allowing you to fully understand the material, and not just memorizing it the night before. “While it is important to study, you also need to take breaks in between studying to let your mind have a break,” said one of the third year students.
4. Remember to get enough
1. Form a study group or schedule
Over three-fourths of the students suggested forming a study group with other students from your class, especially if you are in biology and psychology. While in these groups compare notes, test each other, and if anyone is struggling …show more content…
Second year student Shanna Weber said, “At first I was scared to visit the tutoring center, but I finally went there, and the student tutors were very helpful and actually know a lot about their certain subject.” For the most part, the tutors are in the library almost every day, but check online or with your professor for a schedule. Plus, at the beginning of the year your professors should have given a syllabus with time periods of when they are available, so go talk with them and you might be surprised by how much a professor is willingly to share about topics on the exam.
3. Study over an extended amount of time
All of the students interviewed agreed that you should always avoid all night cram sessions, since there is no way that you’ll cover everything covered in the assigned readings or lecture notes. Studying needs to take place over an extended period of time thus allowing you to fully understand the material, and not just memorizing it the night before. “While it is important to study, you also need to take breaks in between studying to let your mind have a break,” said one of the third year students.
4. Remember to get enough