How to Prepare and Study for Finals

Hello! As a first-year student, this is a question I have been considering a lot. What is the most effective way to prepare and study for finals? I suppose it depends on the final. Is the final a take-home paper, or is the final an exam?

For me, I have a combination of the two. So how will I go about each?

Final: Take home paper

  1. Well, first, I completed any other assignments that had to be done by the last day of the semester.
  2. However, I began outlining my thoughts in advance.
  3. Then, I just began (and am in the process of) writing the papers, following the prompts assigned.
  4. Lastly, after I have written the paper, I will go back and edit, edit, and edit!

Final: Exams

  1. I began by considering all the material I have learned throughout the semester.
  2. Then, I went through my notes (and still am doing this), deciding what information I have a good grasp on, what I think I know, and then what I need to study more to understand fully.
  3. I will then rewrite my notes, using colored pens, highlighters, etc. (colors make everything better!) each day as my study tool.

I hope these tips help. Good luck with finals! Happy Holidays.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sincerely,

Serena

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