Northern Arizona University

Prepare Yourself

PRIORITIZE - set realistic goals for your final grades 

KNOW THE RULES - talk to the professor about your current standing,

and determine the exact score to receive the grade you want

ACCEPT YOUR LIMITS - be ready for a week or two of intensive

studying, and plan accordingly 

Plan Ahead

DETERMINE WORKLOAD - what needs to be done to prepare?

MAKE A SCHEDULE - create a weekly schedule with designated study and free time. Set up a timetable for completing tasks. Some principles to follow:

break larger tasks apart - make a project more approachable and reward even small successes

            take breaks - every 45 minutes after extensive review follow your normal 
                        sleeping pattern, be sure to allow for exercise, eating, sleeping, and
                        special interests

                        attack the difficult tasks first

Study Smart

 EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE

Library time - you can accomplish three times more in a classroom
                     atmosphere than studying at home or in a dorm room

                        Quiet time - eliminate noisy distractions

                        Day time - during the day you work 50% faster than in the late evenings

                        Study actively - set goals and reward yourself for hard work

                        Diversify - use different study methods

                        Over-learning - after you think you already know it all take a nice break
                                                and study for an hour more

                        Note-cards - proven to be one of the best methods for memorizing
                                            information, flashcards

This article was boarrowed from: http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/cs/preparing.html

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