what is the best way to study for an exam in two weeks?
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Here are some tips that work best for me.  Hopefully they will work for you too.\n\nIf you have one exam to study, divide the work up into small "chunks".  This will improve your chance of remembering the information.  Study for only about an hour at a time.  Often times if you study past an hour, the information will be a big blur and difficult to comprehend and remember.  You may always study more, but give yourself a break.\n\nIf you have more than one exam, follow the tips above.  Just make sure you are studing all of the subject areas everyday.\n\nHope that helps,\n\nAlex
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Make a schedule to prepare yourself.  Make sure you schedule time off and a bit of relaxation as well.  Ensure you know the topic (or all the topics) deeply as well as superficially.  Look up mind-mapping.  The night before each exam, be sure to get enough sleep, and wake up early enough to easily arrive at the examination on time, having eaten enough breakfast/lunch to get you through the exam.\n\nGood luck!
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The night before the exam, study in ten minute bursts, get up and move every ten minutes, the mind can't concentrate correctly longer than that.  check out those last minute areas of the subject you feel unsure of. Cleanse, consecrate and empower your pencil in the morning that you are to use in the exam. Empower a WHITE candle for confidence and clear thinking, Burn it while you study, (in the scientifically approved ten minute bursts fooled by physical movement). Before you fall asleep ask the black swans of dream time to help you sort out the information that you have learned so that you will be clear-headed for the exam. don't go to bed to late, get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast the morning of the test.Empower and drink a cup of spearmint tea before you leave for school.
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Don't memorize. \nStudy in a distraction-free setting.\nHighlight/underline what is important.\nWrite down what you highlighted.\nDon't study the same thing for more than 20-30 minutes.
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Draw up a study timetable and stick to it. Make sure you include ten minute breaks for every hour so that you are not tmepted to come online or watch tv until you finished that days' revision.
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heehe, i just finished studying. first of all get off the pc, and turn any electornics off.  .get in your room and organise yourself. if you have a lot of time ahead of you take a small nap(10 minuts max) grab a bite, and then plant you butt on the ground/chair/bed/table whereever you like to study. and focus on you studies. you are going to study wether you like it or not. if you have a clock that tickes a lot put it away, and don't let anything disurbe you. ake sure to turn on your answering machine, and turn off ur cell-phone. and good luck on ur exam, if you want wake up at dawn and revise what you studied, but don't revise before the exam in half an hour.
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The best way is to make a revision timetable.  That helps you to structure your time and requirements.\nRevise in short bursts.\n  If you have TV's and games consoles in your room you might want to think about taking them out whilst you revise, to remove the possibility of distractions.\n  Turn off your mobile.\n  Aim to study for not longer than thirty to forty five minutes at a time.  research has shown that anything longer than this is pointless as the brain won't retain information.\nMake sure the room you revise is is not too hot, that will make you feel sleepy.\nTake regular breaks, use the breaks to get a drink, water, fruit juice, and maybe a treat to reward yourself.  \nWalk about during the break, remove yourself from the 'revision centre'.\nFeel proud of yourself each time you complete a period of revision.\nTry not to get too stressed\nPlan treats and rewards for yourself, that way the revision won't take over completely but you will approach it with renewed energy rather than feeling  your entire life is 24/7 revision.\nGood luck!!!
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U must alays study with a clear mind and in an environment u can focus. Some people like to have a little soft music on the side to calm them down while others like total silence, u just choose what u prefer. Read as much as u can in 30-45mins and take a 5-10min break at all times, this helps so u dont lose yo concentration. To remember key points u must always have acronyms which are letters which represent a poi eg B- Be organised.
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It would be good to read over your part of the book...oh....about twice, then make notes out of index cards. Depending on how many more days you have, you can study for the test without wasting valuable time looking for your textbook.
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The golden rule for study is read, review, recall. This you must begin to do from the moment the topics and theories are introduced. Go beyond class notes and buttress these with research clarifying the arguments that surround the topic. It is better to have a thorough understanding and mastery of the subject than cramming to pass a one time exam. You MUST rest i.e. sleep well. Rest your body, mind and spirit. Let go of every anxiety. Take some warm drink (hot cocoa) before going to bed. Get into discussions with your classmates. Develop personal styles of recall. Use associations.Usually you are required to study for 3 hours for every credit unit per week. So do not wait till the exam is so close. In fact that way you can not fail any surprise test. Nothing can replace hard work. The more you study the more you increase your attention span. Sit down, do not answer the phone, do not go to the fridge, concentrate. Choose a spot where you will not be disturbed and if it works for you play your favorite music as background. Good luck.
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Don't get nervous!  Just focus and take deep breaths.  Try to visualize your notes or the material that you studied.  Also, don't get hung up on one question and waste the whole time.  If you aren't sure of a question, put a little dot next to it and go back.  In fact, as soon as you get the exam you should go through and answer all the questions that you are absolutely certain of.  Then go back and tackle the harder ones.  You should also eat a good breakfast or lunch so that your brain can focus on the exam material instead of on how hungry you are (but don't eat or drink too much right before for abvious reasons!).  Hope this helps you!
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Hi there,\n\nhere's a great website with some good suggestions and practices for you:  http://www.how-to-study.com/Preparing%20to%20Study.htm
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Concentration Techniques\n\n1. Jot down things that are on your mind before you study, then set this list to the side. Add to it anything that distracts you as you are studying. Take care of the list later.\n\n2. Study at the same time each day. A regular schedule can help you frame this as “study time”.\n\n3. Set a timer for an hour, don't allow yourself to stop studying until it goes off.\n\n4. Take breaks. A three minute break for every 30 minutes of study is a good guideline. Take a longer break after 90 minutes.\n\n5. Set goals for your session that are realistic (number of problems to solve, pages to read, etc.) When you have met one of your study goals, reward yourself with a short break. Then, return to your study area.\n\n6. Study in an area away from distractions such as a library, study lounge, or an empty classroom.\n\n7. Make sure you have everything that you need before you begin.\n\n8. Make sure your environment is conducive to studying, no TV, no telephone, no roommate, no boyfriend/girlfriend.\n\n9. Make studying an active process; take notes and make review sheets. Intersperse different kinds of study into one session, e.g. reading, writing, taking notes, memorizing, etc.\n\n10. Identify how what you are studying is relevant to your life. Draw connections between things you already know.\n\n11. Insure that you are sleeping enough, eating well, and getting regular exercise. Your mind will be more alert, and you will be less likely to fall asleep or daydream.\n\nGOOD LUCK !!!
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Lie flat on your back, with your head slightly raised on a pillow, and with both legs loosely stretched out. Keep both arms [also loosely stretched] close to your body. Then close your eyes - with a hand-towel, if need be.\nTake deep breaths. Hold the air within your lungs, for as long as you can - and then exhale slowly. Continue this for at least 10 minutes, without moving any part of your body.\n...Try to concentrate only on inhaling and exhaling your breath - and do NOT think of either the exams, your next meal, or even your boyfriend ! Let your mind simply go BLANK.\n10 minutes later, you will feel refreshed, relaxed and ready to take-on the toughest of exams !\nBest of Luck !
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summarise it on paper.   write 25 words in note form to summarise each page or section.  Then summarise the summary.   Then it will be in your brain.   Read your summary of summary, or maybe the summary itself, two hours before the exam just for a refresher
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It all depends on your familiarity with the subject you are testing on.  I would recommend at least a week, studying 2 hours a day if you want to pretty much guarantee your success.
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somewhere away from your dorm/apt./house and friends.  Go to the library or somewhere where you can spread out your books and not be interrupted.  \n\nor if it's a memorization test, like geography or something, you can study with a partner and come up with tricky ways to remember the names of countries or whatever you're studying. \n\nin college during exam time i would fast (not eat, only drink) until exams were done. it saved time & energy, but won't work for everyone.