I'll try and help. I've never had a hard time with tests myself, until I had to take the CSETs (freaking crazy tests). I failed my english/history test the first time (never got less then an A on a test till then) and studied like crazy for it.
In my experience it's best to study until your getting tired blurry eyes or until you have less then 7 hours till you have to leave for your test...whichever comes first.
At that point go take a shower and wash your hair (yes washing your hair is important). Nice hot water will help relax you and for some reason having clean hair and the warm water on your head also helps). Afterwards set your alarm for 5 hours later (2 hours before you have to leave) and go to bed. If you can't sleep try playing music (or if you are married have a gf etc try having sex...that usually helps). 5 hours may not seem like enough but it is....and you should wake up with a much clearer head. Make some coffee or tea and something to eat and then review your material until you have to leave (for 2 hours or so), this will get the majority of the information in your short term memory as well.
I for instance have GREAT short term memory. I'm a bit older now and my long term memory isn't as sharp as it used to be, but I can cram a TON of information into my short term memory for a short period of time. Studying for 2 hours before heading out to take your exam can make a world of difference.
Make sure your not stuffed btw, but also make sure your blood sugar isn't low or that you are very hungry. Don't over caffinate yourself either.
I suggest playing calm music on the way to take the test (I'm a rock fan myself but I play classical music before taking a test usually). This will help you become centered and prepared to concentrate.
Good luck on your test and don't stress too much. Take your time and use logic/deductive reasoning (if there are any multiple choice parts to your test) and if it's just pure exams etc think out your answers first (or even write them out and then revise them before creating a finished version.
I've often answered multiple choice questions correctly without knowing the right answer by eliminating wrong answers and I have even gotten full credit on exams by using previous information provided in multiple choice questions to expand on *hehe*. Go into a test of any type not just trying to answer the questions correctly but also trying to use every scrap of information you are presented with to your best advantage. Often one question will help answer another one for instance if your paying attention.
Before you know it the test will be over one way or another......do your best and feel good about it as that is all you can do!!
In my experience it's best to study until your getting tired blurry eyes or until you have less then 7 hours till you have to leave for your test...whichever comes first.
At that point go take a shower and wash your hair (yes washing your hair is important). Nice hot water will help relax you and for some reason having clean hair and the warm water on your head also helps). Afterwards set your alarm for 5 hours later (2 hours before you have to leave) and go to bed. If you can't sleep try playing music (or if you are married have a gf etc try having sex...that usually helps). 5 hours may not seem like enough but it is....and you should wake up with a much clearer head. Make some coffee or tea and something to eat and then review your material until you have to leave (for 2 hours or so), this will get the majority of the information in your short term memory as well.
I for instance have GREAT short term memory. I'm a bit older now and my long term memory isn't as sharp as it used to be, but I can cram a TON of information into my short term memory for a short period of time. Studying for 2 hours before heading out to take your exam can make a world of difference.
Make sure your not stuffed btw, but also make sure your blood sugar isn't low or that you are very hungry. Don't over caffinate yourself either.
I suggest playing calm music on the way to take the test (I'm a rock fan myself but I play classical music before taking a test usually). This will help you become centered and prepared to concentrate.
Good luck on your test and don't stress too much. Take your time and use logic/deductive reasoning (if there are any multiple choice parts to your test) and if it's just pure exams etc think out your answers first (or even write them out and then revise them before creating a finished version.
I've often answered multiple choice questions correctly without knowing the right answer by eliminating wrong answers and I have even gotten full credit on exams by using previous information provided in multiple choice questions to expand on *hehe*. Go into a test of any type not just trying to answer the questions correctly but also trying to use every scrap of information you are presented with to your best advantage. Often one question will help answer another one for instance if your paying attention.
Before you know it the test will be over one way or another......do your best and feel good about it as that is all you can do!!
