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
- Well, first, I completed any other assignments that had to be done by the last day of the semester.
- However, I began outlining my thoughts in advance.
- Then, I just began (and am in the process of) writing the papers, following the prompts assigned.
- Lastly, after I have written the paper, I will go back and edit, edit, and edit!
Final: Exams
- I began by considering all the material I have learned throughout the semester.
- 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.
- 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