Are you ready for your exam? How to gauge your exam preparedness

As somebody studying in college, determining if you're truly prepared for an imminent test can be a significant obstacle. Of course, there's the possibility of attending all your lectures and lightly reading your textbook. However, proper preparation demands more than mere presence. You can best measure your preparation for the exam by examining yourself. You can better understand what you genuinely know than you believe by using practice queries, flashcards, or even explaining the main ideas to a buddy. When you can answer without doubt or need notes on complex subjects, you are prepared well.

Another important consideration is your comfort level with the subject matter. Do you experience nervousness or uncertainty relating to some topics? These may require additional revision. Attempt to observe repeated problems: if you continuously encounter the same issues, concentrate on them. Managing your time is equally important. If you find yourself studying intensely just before the day of an examination, it's typically a warning that you did not allow adequate duration for understanding the content properly.

In conclusion, have faith in your gut feeling. If you catch yourself delaying tasks, it might indicate you aren’t entirely ready. Acknowledging one's position enables making required changes—maybe going over notes again or getting additional assistance—ahead of a significant event.

Written by student success coaches: Priscila Mundo Uzarraga, Daniel Peake and Sophia Peralta