You might be tempted to pull an all-nighter, but if you do, you'll only be hurting your chances of getting an A. Get a full 8 hours of sleep so your brain is in good shape on test day.

Create a study-friendly environment by finding a space where you can't be distracted by the TV, people's conversations, or activity around you. Make sure the lighting is adequate, you are not too hot or too cold, and don't be so comfortable that you could nap.  Your bed is meant for sleeping, not a place for studying.

Environment is important. The best way to ace a test is to study in a similar environment. If the test is in a quiet space with no music, you should try and replicate that when you are studying.

Turn off your phone's notification or keep your phone in a drawer far from your sight.  Constantly checking your social media accounts every time a notification pops up will only distract you from finishing or even starting.  It can interrupt your thoughts & make it hard to recall ideas or facts.

Once you've got your set of flash cards, test yourself with them.  Don't stop till you've made it through the whole stack without any mistakes.  Carry these flashcards with you and look through then when waiting for the bus, while eating breakfast or just before bed.  You'll be amazed at how much more you can retain if you run through the cards regularly.

If you plan out your study sessions, you'll get a better handle on how much work you're facing.  Use the calendar on your phone to set alerts and reminders for yourself so you stick to your plan.

Start studying for finals a few weeks before the first exam, and figure out how much time to set aside each day for each subject.  Be REALISTIC about how long it will take.  Be sure to fit in brain breaks too!

A) definitely b) probably c) might be on the final.  Don't just start from the beginning of your notes and try to cram everything in.  Think about what you know for sure will be on each test and review that material first. 

By starting with the toughest stuff first, you have time to ask your teacher questions or get help from a tutor.

Make flash cards; Use digital flashcards on apps like Quizlet, Kahoot, Brainscape or Canva. Leave yourself notes around the house, come up with mnemonic device- a system of memorizing facts using a phrase or acronym you'll definitely remember. Use Chrome Momentum to keep you focused.

Your brain can only take so much hard work at one time. For every hour that you study, take about 15 minutes to do something mindless, like taking a walk, listening to music, or grabbing a nutritious snack.  It'll keep your stress level down and give your brain a chance to let all that information sink in. 

It's tempting to hold off on studying till the last minute, especially if you tell yourself that anything you try to memorize earlier on won't really stay in your brain. That's not true. Take some time throughout the semester to review all of your notes and re-read important passages in your textbook. It might seem tedious, but it'll really keep all those facts in your brain on test day.

Your homework assignments, quizzes, handouts, notes and classwork are all indicators of what your teacher thinks is important about the information and what might appear on the test. 

When your mental health is suffering, your ability to focus on academics is one of the first things affected. As such, consistently taking the time for your mental health increases the amount of time your mind can concentrate on going to class and staying focused while studying. 

Even if you’ve been acing a certain subject or concept all year and think the test will be a breeze, you should still give it a review before the big day. You don’t want to lose points for careless errors or forget to memorize a key geometry formula. 

Missing classes automatically puts you at a disadvantage. Make sure you go to class (especially during the week leading up to the test) and attend any review sessions your teacher holds. Did you have to miss an important class? You can always ask your teacher or one of your tutors for help catching up 

Identify the information you need to solve the problem. Is there information that is not applicable? What theories, rules, and/or exceptions apply? What particular steps do you need to take to complete the question? Be as detailed as possible. You don’t want to lose marks for missing information. Show your workings!