Make sure you are revising

You want to be as prepared as you can on the day and revising will give you the confidence on the day of your exam.

Be as productive as possible and give yourself enough time to review everything that you have studied, and make sure that you understand it.

Everyone’s revision style is different and it’s important you work out what works for you and what doesn’t. Read our top tips guide to help you ace your revision

Look after yourself

You will be able to work better if you are looking after yourself which you can do by eating a healthy diet, taking part in physical activity and getting plenty of sleep.

This applies both during your exam period, and when you are revising. Having a healthy, balanced diet helps make sure that our bodies get all the nutrients needed to work well from day to day.

Regular physical activity and plenty of sleep can help make you feel less stressed, more energised and also improves memory and cognitive performance. Our Get Active Scheme offers FREE exercises classes to all students – you can sign up today and book on to one of their classes.

Read our top tips to improve your mental health

Know your exam

Before your go into your exam, ensure you know what you are expected to do. Know the style of the exam, how long it is going to be and how you should answer. This way you can walk into the exam room with confidence.

Make sure you know the practical details of:

• Where it will be?
• What time does it starts and how you will get there?
• If you have to travel, what time do you need to leave?
• What do you need to take with you?

Also make sure that you know what to do if something goes wrong. You might, for example, be ill on the day, or get held up on the journey, and you need to know who to contact.

Prepare yourself for the day

Preparation is key when it comes to exams. You want to be ready for what is to come on the day so you can be in control of any emotions you might face on the day. Read our guide on how to handle exam days