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A good exam performance reuires consistent work during term time, detailed revision in the weeks just prior to the exam and the use of effective techniques during the exam itself.

The two weeks prior to a major exam are invaluable for consolidating your knowledge and priming you to a top performance. This period should be used for “over-learning”- for consolidating knowledge already learnt.

To make productive use of the two week countdown before exams you should:

• Set your textbooks aside and work primarily from your own notes.
• Draw up a Revision Timetable for every day that remains – set your self specific tasks and allow more time for weaker subjects.
• Maintain personal fitness -  light exercise, regular meals and enough sleep.
• Work actively – Highlight main points, jot down new ideas, practice recall.
• Study summaries -  by now you should have prepared a summary for every important topic.
• Practice recall often -  half your study time should be devoted to recalling what you have learnt.
• Plan answers to anticipated questions.
• Practice essay writing with a time limit.
• Your ‘night before’ routine should involve only revision of topic summaries.
• Be self-confident that you will perform to the best of your ability.