In the coming weeks, both students preparing for university entrance exams and current university students will face a marathon of tests. But, ultimately, what is the... best strategy What decision should be made during this period: increase, maintain, or decrease the pace of studies?
“Students need to keep in mind that the academic journey is not over; on the contrary, the final stretch only indicates that exams are approaching. Therefore, slowing down the pace of studies at this stage is an option to be disregarded,” explains João Pitoscio Filho, pedagogical coordinator of Curso Etapa.
Want to know more? Then keep reading to check out some tips on how to study during this period.
5 tips on how to study in the final stretch.
1) Maintain your study routine.
“"Good preparation for both college entrance exams and university exams only ends when the last exam is taken. Therefore, in the final stretch, students should maintain the routine they have been following since the beginning of the year, with a..." study schedule "Making radical changes to your routine can be a big mistake, as the human body gets used to our habits and takes a long time to adapt to sudden changes," says Pitoscio.
2) Do a thorough review.
“"In this final stretch, students should dedicate themselves to reviewing the main topics studied throughout the year. To do so, they can..." create a calendar weekly to map out this content and organize a routine that includes it. reinterpretation of the theory "And solving exercises – which is great for knowing which points they need to improve and, thus, refine their preparation," indicates Marcelo Dias, general coordinator of Undergraduate Studies at ESEG – Faculdade do Grupo Etapa.
3) Take care of your health.
“"From October to January, the watchword for college entrance exam candidates is balance, considering both their study routine and their..." physical and emotional preparation for the National High School Exam (Enem), For example, neglecting nutrition and sacrificing sleep to study, thinking that these hours will help you assimilate or retain the material, is not recommended. It's important to highlight that studying is a continuous process that cannot be recovered in just a few hours,” Dias points out.
“"For university students, the final stretch consists of taking exams and submitting assignments. It's very important to stay organized so as not to become overwhelmed, dividing tasks when there are group activities, for example," adds Dias.
4) Try to overcome anxiety.
“"Many students become desperate in the final stretch. With that in mind, One tip is to seek support. "From teachers, family, and friends, when necessary, to help him calm down and thus follow his study routine," suggests Dias.
“"Disregarding the basic needs of every human being, such as eating properly, getting a good night's sleep, and..." leisure moments, "This can also lead students to underperform at a stage where good grades are vitally important for success," Pitoscio adds.
5) Stay focused
“Thinking that you've already put in enough effort and giving up on studying is one of the main mistakes students make in the final stretch. Studying is a matter of habit! Therefore, the best strategy is to follow the study schedule, drawn up at the beginning of preparation, until the day of the exam. To do so, students must maintain their commitment.” focused on their goals "To remind them where they want to go and, therefore, keep them motivated," Pitoscio concludes.
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* Text written in partnership with Curso Etapa
