Studying and Test-Taking

The more time you spend preparing in advance, the more confident you will be going into your exam. Create a study schedule with all of the test topics; then, use each day of your calendar leading up to the test to plan what you will study. Here’s an example of a study schedule for final exams.

Experiencing feelings of anticipation and nervousness before an exam is common and expected. As you master effective study techniques, you will feel progressively more confident and less anxious. To discuss test anxiety and learn techniques to reduce it, schedule an appointment with a team member. The OU Counseling Center also has support groups for academic support and stress, which can be found here.