1. Start studying early: for me, that's about a week before the test. It's probably not enough time, but a) I need that bit of pressure in order for me to be productive, and b) it's better than leaving everything to two or three days before.
2. Start studying early: yes, I did list the same thing twice. But, what I'm getting at here is, start your study day early. My brain is usually fairly fresh (assuming its had a good night's sleep) in the morning. Also, getting up early means having more hours in the day to do everything you want to do.
3.Sleep >> studying: ever since undergrad, I've prioritized sleep over studying. There's no use staying up and cramming because a) your brain is already tired, b) when you wake up, you will be tired, and c) how much of that stuff are you actually going to remember when you're studying with your eyes barely open?
4. Stay healthy: don't skip meals, stay hydrated, and, like I've said already, sleep. You really don't want to get sick during a time where you need to be healthy and alert enough to cram a zillion lectures into your head; and you don't want to compromise your immune system when there's a billion of germs around.
5. Take breaks: walk away from your laptop. Look out the window. Talk to a friend. Grab a snack. Do a chore. Or watch some Youtube. Just, whatever you choose to do, focus your energy on something less intensive. You won't be able to stay sane or alert if you go at it for too long.
Now go kick those midterms' asses!
Love,
Yourself
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