What are some tips on doing well in an exam?

Depends how much time you have before the exam. I used to cram a week before, then a day or two before (short memory problem). Then I made sure I had enough sleep, food and yes, chocolate sounds nice. I think if you have short memory like me, I would suggest that. If you have a better memory, just relax and take it easy a day before.

The best idea is to have paid attention, attended class, written decent papers and learned the material well. Reviewing all the material is a good idea as are your suggestions. Save the chocolate for your reward afterwards. Have eggs and toast instead.

Confidence

When you get the test booklet, take a few deep breaths before opening it and starting the exam. Also, of course, get a good night sleep the night before.

Enjoy your chapters.Study to gain knowledge.Gaining knowledge helps in passing with good grades as well as fare well afterwards capitalizing on what you have gained.Just study for enjoyment without any pressure.One you get habituated to it,you’ll feel the difference.have adequate sleep and keep eating healthy food.In a healthy body breeds a healthy mind,so take care of yourself and study well.Good Luck.

Don’t over stress it doesn’t help, if you can revise for the type of test your taking do so but take short breaks every 20 minutes, don’t take breaks if you feel that taking a break will ruin your concentration, drink plenty of water. You can also download audio revision for you ipod if you find it hard to concentrate. Go over all topics even the ones you think you know. Taking practice papers can help too because it can prepare you for the pressure you will be put under. Take a bottle of water into the exam if possible but don’t let taking a sip of water distract you from a hard question. If you start to feel like your mind is going blank during the test and you are unable to think just move on to the next question or after taking a few deep breaths re-read the question you are trying to make sense of and piece together what you don’t understand.

Hope this helps
Good luck

It always helped me to bear in mind that the instructor believed that everything I needed for the exam had been supplied in the course. So I shouldn’t have to reach out into space for answers. Also before writing a blue book essay I would pause long enough to think through my main points and make a little mental outline rather than just starting to write like mad.

Staying calm helps a lot. Think of Worf on the bridge when the Enterprise is going to blow in 18 seconds unless he performs the right sequence: this is no time to lose your head.

One thing I noticed in the course of taking very many exams is that sometimes the clue to one answer is in another question. I strongly suggest reading through the entire exam before starting to write.

After several decades away, I am back in the student’s chair and anticipating more blue books and papers, so now I’ll find out if many years of a career and many life lessons are of any use when it comes to doing academic exercises. If they are, then I should be a gold mine of tips; if not, then we’ll see how well some things stick. pdworkin might have some pertinent thoughts on this point; like me, he is an old guy back in school, but unlike me he is doing it for career reasons, whereas I am just in it for fun.

Dress in comfortable clothing, even if that’s sweats. I read a study on how being in comfortable clothing allows you to concentrate. I read this study while taking a Textiles class, it was in a serious fashion industry journal.

Oh, yes, I also remember reading a study about retention of learning that said retrieval works best in an environment that is similar to the environment of the knowledge acquisition: setting, lighting, seating position, etc. If they test retrieval with some subjects in the same environment they learned in and some in a different environment, the subjects in the same environment will do better.

Since it is pretty hard to take an exam slouched on your bed in dim light while listening to music, you have to do it the other way: study in a place and position that most resembles the one in which you’ll be tested. This means sitting upright on a hard seat in a brightly lighted room, etc.

Frankly, I’m going to take my chances on this one and go ahead and study comfortably. Then I’ll do all I can to make myself comfortable in the exam setting, as @Narcojloleptic says.

Get a good nights sleep.

I’ve heard about studies where people say laughter is great before an exam. I had to get my pharmacy tech license a few months ago, and every morning before I left I’d watch an episode of the office :P
Aced the exam, not quite sure how you should take that haha!

A preeemptive method for doing well on an exam is to rewrite the notes you took during the lecture. The same day/night you attended the lecture, go home and rewrite the notes. Take a bit of time to write them clearly, and expand them by filling in details that you remember but may not have written down. Organize and rearange as necessary so they make the most sense to you.

Every time you do this, look back and quickly review the previous notes you re-wrote. By the time the exam comes around you should have most of the information firmly embedded in your mind. This eliminates the need to cram for the exam. Instead it allows you to focus on the few points that may need some extra attention and on the newest material that has been reviewed the least..

Skim through all the questions before answering them. That way you will know what questions will need more time to answer. Start answering what you know best and then focus on the more abstract questions that you might not be as well prepared for.

It depends on whether its a multiple choice or an essay exam, but I like to start in the middle or at the end and work the other way. The harder questions sometimes end up at the back and its better to get those out of the way when your studying is on top of your mind. Either way, taking a deep breath and telling yourself that whatever happens, there’s nothing you can do now but do your best on this test helps me. :)

Wear your lucky underwear, obvs.

Um, I don’t think I did that well, the questions were average but I didn’t have no were near enough time. I had 60 questions in one hour, I spent too long on the first half and rushed the last half. :(

The most obvious answer is to study well. Try to study a few days or (depending on the magnitude of the test) weeks beforehand. Use every legitimate study aid available to you, i.e. notes, study guides, and study sessions with your peers. You can also make flash cards and practice tests for yourself. I’ve done that before, and both methods are very helpful.

I’ve noticed that a lot of people have presented folk remedies and tips, so here’s mine: suck on a peppermint while you take your exam. The taste of peppermint will keep you awake and focused.