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How to ace your upcoming exams...

We have yet again hit exam season, where GCSEs are taking place or A Levels are just around the corner. This is such a daunting time for those hoping to get the required grades to be considered for their dream job or for those wanting to gain their place at the most respected university.

We know how stressful and overwhelming studying for an exam can be, we have all been there! To increase the likelihood of acing your upcoming exams, here are four tips to better your chances.

Create a study schedule

The time that you have within the last few weeks leading up to an exam should be spent wisely. It is not advised to be spent pulling an all-nighter the night before desperately trying to cram the entire course into your head. To avoid this create a schedule that is easily noticeable as you walk into a room.

You could include key dates such as assessment submissions and exams, this way you can set the time scale between these dates that you will use for studying.

Be mindful of where you study

Whether you create a study plan or not, studying will never be productive if your location is not realistic. If your mobile phone or tablet is easily accessible when studying it can be risky ice especially when you are one to be distracted easily. Ensuring that the setting that you choose is peaceful is key as it enables you to concentrate superiorly than what you would in an obstreperous venue.

Motivation is important when preparing for an exam. Otherwise, the time you have spent will be wasted due to the lack of attention you gave will mean you will not remember anything. It may be worth having a study group, the support which could be more motivating.

Use a method that works for you - Flow charts or diagrams

Your brain recognises finer details of information with visual representations of literacy. This is because, when learning visually you remember more when reading text.

A useful activity is to write down everything you already understand. Then, highlight where the gaps are. A motto to go by is that highlighters are your friend!

Do the past paper in full - Time yourself!

Take the time to take past exams. See how long it takes to answer the questions and finish the paper. This way when you start getting the questions correct within the allocated time, you will feel better equipped when taking the exam.