How to Study for College Exams

College exams can be a lot different from what we were used to in high school. College exams are usually more comprehensive and could cover a quarter of a book to half of a book. Most often exams will cover a quarter of the book. You'll be tested on chapters 1,2,3 and 4. How do you study for a test that will cover four chapters?!

First, hopefully you have been preparing from day one. You have been coming to class with full attendance and with a notebook, pen and pencil. Hopefully, you have been printing out study guides or keeping up with the text.

If you don't have a study guide. After every lecture look back at your notes and re-read the topics the teacher covered from the book and make a note of them. Highlight/mark in your book the important topics. Make yourself footnotes in your book, circle pages, etc.

Second, review your text and notes for fifteen minutes a day. Study at least 30 minutes approximately one or two times a week to cover what you've just learned and reinforce what you already know.

Doing the above will help when it comes time to really hit the books and prepare for the test. You'll know what you're solid on and what's foggy. When you know what to zero in on you can prepare better.

Third, whatever homework/quizzes your teacher has given make sure to review. There's a good chance exam questions will be similar if not exact in some cases.

Hope this helps with your college exams!