With exam season ahead memorizing the whole course by heart can be a little difficult but do not worry, we are here to assist. 

Gaining marks goes hand in hand with studying. You can’t expect yourself to be standing in front of the fire and hoping it dies down, you have to work for it. As cliche as the phrase ‘work for it’ sounds, it is true. Good things only come to those who are persistent to achieve them.

Should you work hard or smart?

Some people have to work a little harder to reach their destination. Nevertheless, working smart should always be the core goal. Living in a fast-paced civilization you have to keep your head up and have a clear vision of what you want to do and how you want to do it. 

There are 11 ways you can study more efficiently and effectively. 

1. REVISE IT FRESH

The main mistake most rookies make is leaving things for later. If there is a topic that needs your attention, start to go through it the day it is taught to you. 

 2. NOTE DOWN EVERYTHING 

It’s usually the little things that matter. Jot down all that your mentor is saying on a piece of paper in a way it is comprehendible to you. 

3. GATHER MORE MATERIAL

This seems like a hard thing to do but is also the most practical. Don’t depend on one medium for knowledge. 

4. AWAKEN YOUR MIND 

Come to think about it, who can study when sleepy? Get a good sleep before opening your course and sitting down to study.

5. LOWER THE CAFFEINE 

Sure, caffeine gives a good kick but the crash will make you want it more. Try to study without caffeinated items as much as you can.

6. MAKE POINTERS 

Pointers are an easy way to remember long paragraphs. A few important points can ease the hard notes.

7. DRINK WATER

We are not kidding you with this, water will change your life. Keeping yourself hydrated will boost your brain functions and subsequently you will have an easier time getting done with topics. 

8. SNACK AWAY THE ANXIETY

Snacking on small items is proven to be a successful way to keep your body and mind active. Get yourself a fruit or some protein bars and ace your exam.

9. START TEACHING 

The reason why our mentors have the syllabus at their fingertips is that they know a lot of people are counting on them. If you start to learn as if you have to teach someone, you will go into the details of everything. 

10. STOP PROCRASTINATING 

Leaving things for the last minute does more harm than good. Finishing things before the deadline is better than going through the guilt of wasting time. 

11. DO NOT GIVE UP

The road to success is rocky. There will be times when giving up will feel like a safer option, but try to remember why you started in the first place.

I hope these tips and tricks help you excel with flying colors. Let us know your secrets to the perfect study schedule in the comments below. 

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