1. Get organised

A revision timetable helps you focus on what needs to be done and when by, which is very useful as exam season approaches. Essentially, it will make you study more efficiently and wisely.

We'd recommend putting your timetable together on a cloud storage service like Google Docs or an app, so you can easily access it wherever you're working from. 

• Head to The Uni Guide article on making a revision timetable that actually works for everything you need to know.

2. Break topics down into bitesize chunks

Start by dividing how long you have until your exams by how many subjects you study. Then, divide all the topics and areas you need to cover.

You can (and should) use this information to help put together your revision timetable.

 3. Set manageable goals

Set goals you want to achieve every time you sit down to study (and test yourself on these).

This will ensure you're getting something out of EVERY study session and an inspiring sense of achievement throughout.

It's important to challenge yourself, but try not to give yourself unachievable aims for one study session.

Manageable goals will help keep you motivated – so instead of expecting yourself to absorb everything about Henry VIII's reign in half an hour, maybe focus on committing to memory ten key dates. After all, not many of us would be able to learn everything you need to know about any given topic in just one sitting.
 

4. Shrink your notes

Try to avoid reading the same set of notes over and over (and over) again – you'll probably get bored and will stop taking things in.

Keep shortening your revision notes, as by doing this you're continually interacting with what you need to remember.

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 5. Don't forget to sleep (not that we imagine you will...)

Good sleep can help you remember things more easily, which is very important when it comes to revising and taking exams.

If you don't sleep well, you're also more at risk of burning out and losing focus and motivation.

6. A good friend doesn't always make a good study buddy

Simply put, you have to be a little selfish when it comes to studying and revising.

This doesn't mean you can't make any time for your friends or that you need to be alone all the time – but it does mean that you have to prioritise yourself and what kind of study works best for you.

7. Try to avoid burning out

Take time out to relax your brain, as otherwise you may find it tricky to concentrate and really absorb things.

Go for a walk, watch an episode or two of a TV show you like, catch up with your friends, or anything else that will help you wind down.

8. Tune in and focus

Music without vocals may prove the most study-friendly option – anything with lyrics could distract you and make you want to perfect your lip sync rather than revise.

It may also be worth not listening to your favourite artists and songs while studying – your future enjoyment of them could be at risk!

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9. Practise, practise, practise...

Apply what you've committed to memory through revising by tackling exams from previous years – it will help you focus what you know to achieve the highest marks.

It's also worth doing some past papers under exam conditions, to give you a better sense of how quickly you need to work through them when the day comes.

10. Remove tempting distractions

Many of us know the feeling of deciding to 'quickly check Instagram' to then find ourselves still watching stories hours later.

If the prospect of deleting your social media apps feels like a step too far, maybe just be strict with yourself about when you can use them and for how long.