How to make a study schedule for exams
A schedule only helps if you can follow it. Keep it small and specific.
Count the days
Count the days until the exam and subtract days you cannot study.
Split units across the days
Give each unit one or two days, and put the hardest ones first.
Add a review day
Leave a day near the end for mixed practice across every unit.
Keep sessions short
Thirty to forty-five focused minutes with a short break beats a long, distracted session.
Track a streak
Studying a little every day matters more than studying a lot once. A daily streak makes the habit visible.
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