Here are 15 proven tips on how to pass exams with top grades. You attended classes all semester. In the weeks and days before the exam, you studied and reviewed more intensively.
Now the day of the exam is here. By following a few mental, physical, and psychological strategies, you can get an even higher score. Here are some basic tips for those crucial few hours.
Clearly, what you do on this day can make or break your grade!
But before you check our tips out, you can check our comprehensive guide on how to get top grades in College in this article.
Here are the tips on how to pass exams with top grades;
Tip #1
Wake up early so that you do not need to rush through having breakfast and getting ready.
Tip #2
Check the venue and time of the exam to make sure that you have not confused the day/time/venue.
Tip #3
Have a balanced breakfast and eat nothing risky (probably not the best day to have a super-hot curry!). Bananas are always a good option.
Tip #4
Before leaving home, check that you have everything that you will need – ID, stationery, venue of the exam etc.
Tip #5
Head to the exam with plenty of time. A lot of unexpected events can happen on your way there and you do not want to be late!
Tip #6
If there are people around who are panicking, avoid them. They are not doing you any favour!
Tip #7
Go to the toilet before the exam starts. Exams can be quite long and there is no time to waste.
Tip #8
Remember to write your index number on the exam paper. You would not believe how many people have forgotten to do it!
Tip #9
Read all the questions carefully before starting and quickly plan how much time to allocate to each.
Tip #10
Start answering the questions that you feel most confident about. There is no need to answer the questions in order.
Tip #11
If your brain freezes, just start writing anything and you will soon start remembering more details.
Tip #12
Don’t spend more time than you planned on a particular section/question or you might run out of time to answer other questions and gain those extra marks! Also, leave any questions that you are unsure about for the end.
Tip #13
Don’t be afraid to ask the examiner if you are not clear on a question.
Tip #14
Use every minute of the exam and if you have time left, review your answers before handing back the paper.
Tip #15
Stay calm, you have done your homework and have nothing to fear!
