How Do You Study For A Big Test?
If you’re studying for a midterm, a final exam or a major standardized test like the SAT, MCAT, GRE or the LSAT, the following tips can help you develop a solid, personalized study plan. Prepare in class. Ideally, you have read the books, listened attentively in class, asked brilliant questions and taken copious notes. On the other hand, if you are taking a giant standardized test, you have done all the things necessary (besides actually study) to prepare. For example, if you’re taking the USMLE, you’ve done well in your first few years of medical school. Prepare your study area. Get your notes, books, highlighters, pens, stickynotes, notepads and flashcards together. Find an area that works for you. Avoid places like coffee shops if you tend to get distracted. If possible, pick a place you can call “study home,” so you do not have to waste time gathering up your stuff every time you study. Create a study schedule. Decide which topics you will study when. Dividing tasks is especially v
