Finals Week Survival Tips

Below are two finals week survival guides from the University of Pennsylvania and University of California-Riverside. Select the links to get the full descriptions of each point.

• Ten Tips for Surviving Finals Week from UPenn
  1. Don’t panic (make too much of the final).
  2. Don’t be too relaxed (make too little of the final).
  3. Make time for "renewing" activities.
  4. Use an effective study method.
  5. Get enough sleep.
  6. Resist the urge to party on "off" days.
  7. Arrive on time for the exam.
  8. Follow the rules of good exam taking.
  9. Don’t worry about others finishing earlier than you.
  10. When the exam is over, let it go!

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• 13 tips from UC-Riverside
  1. Start early.
  2. Sleep. You need at least four hours of sleep a night to function.
  3. Determine what type of final (comprehensive/non-comprehensive)
  4. Focus on your notes.
  5. Hide. Study in an out-of-the-way place.
  6. Don't chase an old test.
  7. Stop cramming five minutes before the test.
  8. Read all of the directions carefully.
  9. Stay calm during the exam.
  10. Ask questions if allowed.
  11. Stay for the entire session.
  12. Remain calm after the exam.
  13. Study your favorite subject last and the one you dread first.