How to succeed in any exam

The way you succeed in an exam is the same way you succeed in a driving test. You need to practice. And practice in a particular way. If you’re preparing for a driving test, you can’t just study the Drive Safe Handbook (i.e., the theory and road rules). You need to get behind the wheel […]

The most effective way to prepare for exams

Many students spend all their time leading up to exams creating beautiful sets of notes. In their minds: Beautiful notes = effective exam preparation But is this the most effective approach to take? In her book An Insider’s Guide to BA [Bachelor of Arts] Rebecca Jury states: “Would you sit your practical driver’s test without […]

How to walk into an exam feeling calm and confident

Do you ever have bad dreams about taking exams? I had one of these dreams the other night. My anxious exam dreams usually go something like this . . . I’m back in high school and I’m not having a fun time. I’m freaking out because I haven’t studied for an exam (and this exam […]

10 highly effective study strategies to help you ace your tests and exams

If you want to achieve solid marks at school, you need to be strategic. Ditch your highlighter pens. Stop re-reading your books and notes. These are incredibly boring and passive ways to study. You need new study strategies. Below are 10 highly effective study strategies that can be applied to any subject area. 1. Dual […]