Top Ten Study Tips

1. Review class discussion and notes as soon as possible.
2. Don't cram the night before a test. Study the materials each night and then review before the test.
3. Study the most important information first.
4. Take notes and write down a summary of the important information as you read through the materials.
5. Make sure you understand the information; don’t just memorize the information.
6. Find a quiet place to study; don’t study in bed because you could easily fall asleep.
7. Use flashcards.
8. Study for 30-50 minutes and then take a 10 minute break.
9. Get plenty of sleep.
10. Ask for help! Talk to your professor, attend departmental study sessions, study with a classmate.......COME TO THE LIBRARY!