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When Should You Revise? This is a continuation from my previous blog post on revision ( 5 tips to start revision the way you want ).  In this post we are going to talk about when you should revise. Last Minute Revision - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Good, Bad and Ugly of Revision We all know the stories of Joe Bloggs, the student, who decided to stay up last minute and cram for his exam because he wanted to go out partying the night before and every night before that.   It is a typical University story.   Is it the best way to revise? Firstly, I'd like to talk about memory.   Please note I am no expert on the subject and these are just some of my thoughts.    There are lots of different sorts of memory.   Memory for ordered lists, memory for images and amongst these different sorts of memory is working memory and long-term memory.   Long-term memory are the things we remember and never forget.   They are stored away so securely in our brains we just need to recall t

How to Learn - Revision Tip 1: Be Prepared The number one tip I have is being prepared.   The more prepared you feel the less anxious you are likely to be in your exam.   It is normal to feel a certain amount of nerves but it is managing and controlling them that is actually half the battle.   This is why I am writing this blog post at the beginning of the year because this will definitely mean you have lots of time to revise and get prepared.   For further information on designing a timetable click here . Tip 2: Where You Revise Some studies have found that actually revising in the type of situation or place where you are going to sit your exam can actually boost your results.   This is why you may sometimes see someone revising in a hall where an exam is going to be.   However, this can actually be a little too far for some people. Thomas Frank produced an excellent YouTube video that is an  overview on preparing your study space before an exam.  See below: