Cracking The Exam Code

Stress and fear are the major factors that stand as obstacies in the path of preparing for exams. "I have to score good marks or else what will others think of me?" Don,t be afraid of what others think of you. Do it for yourself and not for others.

- Sanchari Banerjee

March, the month of exams is here. Stress is in the air. It is the time when students stay up nights with half a dozen cups of coffee to keep their eyes open. That is how students are, right? Opening their books at the last minute and wondering what is there in those fat, boring books. It always begins with planning of a very unrealistic timetable a week before exams. Of course, the timetable will never be followed and in the end there will be so much remaining to study that the only option that is left is skimming.

Skim through important chapters, go through the very important concepts and you’re done. But does this happen ever? The answer is ‘no’. In the end the confused and tensed students just go through the important topics suggested by ten different people. Total mess and chaos are the results. But there is always a way to avoid this chaos.

Here are some tips to help you avoid the mess and score well in your examinations without having to sip multiple cups of coffee and stay awake all night.

Prepare a timetable

It is very important to prepare a proper timetable before starting your preparation for examinations. Plan the timetable yourself to help you to study what is required and what is not. Prioritize your subjects. Always spend maximum time on the subjects you are weak in. The tough subjects need a lot more time than the easier ones. Generally, students have the habit of leaving the tough ones until the last moment. Never do that. Start preparing for the subjects at a very early stage. The timetable should be prepared during the start of any session. If you follow it and study every day, you are definitely going to do well in your examinations.

Do not be confused about what to study