Best way to study for an exam (PSYCH MAJOR) in order to ace it. I understand the material at the time then when an exam comes up, I never know the most efficient way to study and even when to start. Students around me say they studied and get nothing below 90's. I need advice and tips on what the best way to study for an exam is in college.

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zarkam21 · Answer

@Vocaloid @Shadow

Shadow · Answer

Put things in your own words. This ingrains the concept. You can do this by rewritting notes, clarifying them. You can also write a tutorial and teach the concepts. This illustrates the key concepts of the material.

Vocaloid · Answer

hell if I know

but in all seriousness I look at past exams and make sure I know the solutions without having to look at my notes
if there's vocabulary or other rote memorization tasks I make flashcards, and organize them into three piles (one pile for words I can get without thinking too hard, another pile for words I have to think a lot to answer, and another pile for words I have no idea about)
and I repeat the second two stacks, moving cards to the first stack as I learn them well

Vocaloid · Answer

as for when to start, personally if I start too early I forget the stuff I studied at the beginning but obviously if I study too late I won't have enough time, so 5 days before the test is when I at least try to start (I'm really bad though I procrastinate to the night before a lot)

Vocaloid · Answer

I also have an app on my phone that's basically a timer that blocks everything else until the timer is done

Vocaloid · Answer

it's called Forest

zarkam21 · Answer

Thank you so much for the tips!!