How to CRAM for Your Exams (& Still Get A’s)

It’s exam week. You’ve spent all semester watching Netflix and scrolling through social media and now your final exam is just a few short days away - or maybe worse, it’s tomorrow. Although this isn’t an ideal position to be in, there’s still a lot that you can do in this short time to be successful on exam day. Here’s how to cram for your exams effectively.
Before you start anything, come up with a plan! This is a crucial step as there’s always a lot of information to cover in each semester.
Be careful on how you spend your time, choose your study strategies wisely. How you study is often just as important as what you study, so you need to focus on techniques that maximize your retention.
Once you’ve determined which study techniques are best suited, all that’s left to do is to start studying. That being said, taking breaks is still an important part of cramming.
Lastly, don’t neglect your sleep. Although it may be tempting to pull an all-nighter to get in extra study time, it’s often not worth it.
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[@leopoldoserra1004]

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[@Valentino016]

What works for me is just reading everything and trying understand it then memorize it

[@tomixkaa]

“or maybe worse it’s tomorrow” me standing here having my biology final tomorrow 🧍‍♀️

[@comphuman]

I literally did that yesterday, and I think it went extra well than I thought.. well except the last 2 questions and some MC yet! I feel good. I have an exam 2 days from now and another in 6 days, so this is helpful!

[@snowleopard3031]

Good luck;)

[@pash.d1]

Reread material Make quick summary notes Do quiz questions on topics Do flash cards

[@okk2101]

For me rereading material and trying to recal them after reading is the best technique!

[@1dude02]

Finals this week then the MCAT. Thank you for the perfect timing 😂

[@TheDallasDwayne]

Guy look, dude!

[@snowleopard3031]

Good luck :))

[@BarelySaneGenius]

Feynman has worked wonders in the past two weeks. I used to teach high school science so I think of it like lesson planning. It’s easy to find gaps in my knowledge when I can’t explain a concept

[@RANDOMGUY-zd5cd]

may you make a video on how to do better in math and understand it? its a real struggle for a lot of people

[@osejiebube9063]

Have a chemistry exam next week, thanks for this

[@snowleopard3031]

Good luck!! :)

[@nanafatimalouassef808]

Amazing summary video that contain everything a medic needs!

[@ahamedrazzan851]

I have a Biochemistry Exam in 3 days, Thanks a lot ❤

[@symoi1569]

Fighting till the last minute baby!

[@stephaniejean7967]

Thanks came on time!!

[@Arwenisawesome]

What if I’m trying to cram outside the test center halfway through step 1

[@TheDallasDwayne]

The quote about excellence being a habit was actually said by historian/philosopher Will Durant.

[@pamelagileno5483]

OMG this brings back memories🤣

[@cinnamonroll7774]

Love the title😂😂

[@ellatayachisoko9235]

Watching this 2 days before my exam 😢

[@loho1125]

I cannot learn things without applying them. That means I try to recall as much as I can from memory while practicing (i.e. challenging myself to draw an accurate eye with description). I leave blanks where I don’t know anything and then revise my notes to fill in those blanks. The next day, same procedure. Ig it is similar to flashcards, but I need the pen on paper/tablet component otherwise nothing sticks

[@sidrayasin8767]

Have chemistry final this Thursday. Thanks.

[@snowleopard3031]

Good luck!

[@denizyigitgul9906]

Watching this and now (my exam is on monday)

[@mustang8206]

Exam is in 2 days and I have done almost no studying. Time to be completely locked in

[@AM-oy6gz]

Did you pass? I’m in same situation right now 😅

[@itsjustme7785]

Does this work for med students?

[@jasomega2446]

0:56 Thank you.

[@Whoknowwhatweknow]

I've noticed that I have done this by instinct during elementary school then college ruined everything

[@quantumman2145]

AP Bio Finals Tuesday

[@snowleopard3031]

Good luck!

[@jasomega2446]

1:52 2:38 3:19

[@chrisc1926]

2:15 .... one of those graphics is suss

[@hawahoumed9065]

Just saw it 💀🤣

[@adetomiwave]

Well, this is my normal study routine, not cramming 😕

[@Peytonissleepy..]

Hey I need some help. I want to help people, I though of becoming a therapist before but I don’t think I can help people like that. I think I can help people physically. My dad was a doctor and my mom was a nurse, so I have medical in my blood. But I mainly needed help with this; or course if your a surgeon, you would see loads of blood and organs everyday. But, i’m not sure if i’m cool with blood or not, like when I get a cut i don’t really care about the blood, but i don’t know how i would react seeing someone cut open, and of course there’s no way of testing that lol.

[@sohanas.615]

I think this is something people can get used to. You can speak to your parents about it and see if it's true, but something else you can try is watching videos of surgeries on KZbin. It won't be the exact same but it might give you an idea of how you would react.

[@evanjonlich6701]

What may work for a genius, may not work for you. I’ve tried everything and am still failing yet shedding blood sweat and tears. Take everything said with a grain of salt. Genetic predisposition is a real thing. Your IQ is the most important part to your academic success, everything else e.g. study strategies are not going to make up for a dumbass like myself in the real of academic success.

[@samueltimileyin7556]

First❤

[@LanersL]

GCSEs

[@wolfysmagee]

"most teachers want to see their students succeed" Not in nursing school...kidding....kinda

[@meritosagie4394]

This is a waste of time. You will enjoy it when it's interesting.. but unfortunately reading is boring. Just reading it 20 times almost everyday. Don't waste your time, school is scam but education is the key

[@majames4999]

Bruh I searched up C-RAM. The weapon not how to do exams… bruh