Study a topic, revisit after 1 day, 3 days, 1 week. This dramatically improves retention over massed practice.
Close the Study Guide and try to recall key points from memory. Testing yourself is far more effective than re-reading.
Always practice under realistic time pressure. Untimed practice does not predict timed exam performance.
Keep a log of every question type you get wrong. Patterns emerge — those patterns reveal your study priorities.
Cognitive performance drops significantly with poor sleep. 8+ hours before a mock or real exam is not optional.