Preparing for your exams

Preparing for an exam is not done in the last two weeks before the fateful date. It's preparation that takes place over the long term and requires first attending lectures, taking notes and reviewing them, and reading reference books. This regular work throughout the semester will enable you to better assimilate and memorise the material, so that you can approach your exams with peace of mind.

During the course period, organise your time and work regularly on your lessons. Draw up a timetable for the whole semester so that you have an overview of your subjects. In fact, it is better to carry out several small work sessions over the week than to work relentlessly as exams approach.

• Review your notes, complete them, organise them and compare them with those of your classmates.
• Read the recommended books and articles and do the exercises requested.
• Make sure you have a clear understanding of the objectives, the scope of each lesson and how they will be evaluated.
• Get off to a fast start; learn the notions, concepts, definitions.
• Take advantage of the holidays to make révision sheets. 

With a view to the révisons, établish a sufficiently tôt schedule by setting realistic work objectives. Vary the places where you study and look after your general equilibrium by allowing yourself breaks and rewards.

It's a good idea to take a few breaks and rewards.