Stop trying to be a genius and start being a strategist. Work backward from the exam paper, test yourself constantly, and don't forget to sleep.
Reading your notes over and over is a trap—it makes you feel like you know the material when you really just recognize it.
Study for 25 minutes, break for 5. Your brain stays sharper for longer.
Spend the first half of your study session on the topics that scare you most while your brain is fresh. 2. Ditch Rereading for Active Recall
Do at least one paper under exam conditions. This builds "mental stamina" so you don’t panic when the clock starts.