This said, though, there are some helps. If you search around the web there are lots of places to get advice, and I have found one such great website that talks about how to deal with finals. It's kind of wordy, but it's chock full of good stuff. Most of the sites I visited touted early prep and time management (uh, duh) but this one goes even farther. It's from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Undergrad Department, and my favorite part is: B. Be sure you have full and accurate information about the final. Even beyond all the prep stuff I normally do, this is one thing I had not thought about. But it makes a big difference. Such as:
- Be very clear about how the final is to be constructed; preparation for essay tests differs from that for short answer or blank-fillers.
- How is the exam graded; e.g. does one get partial credit? Do only right answers count (in which case a guess cannot hurt), or do wrong answers bring penalties?
These little things can make a HUGE difference in how you plan out your time.
But for all you time management buffs out there looking strictly for time management tips, my advice is CALENDAR, CALENDAR, CALENDAR. Stick stuff on it, and follow it (study time, study topics, study groups, etc, etc.)
Oh, and breathe. (This is important. Trust me.)
GOOD LUCK!