What Do I Need on the Final?
| Gap to Target | Strategy | Hours/Week |
|---|---|---|
| Need <70% | Light review | 5-10 |
| Need 70-85% | Focused study | 10-15 |
| Need 85-95% | Intensive prep | 15-25 |
| Need >95% | All-out effort | 25+ |
| Need >100% | Not possible | Talk to professor |
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Start studying 2 weeks out | Spaced repetition > cramming |
| Review old exams/quizzes | Professors recycle question patterns |
| Attend review sessions | Often contain exam hints |
| Study in the exam room | Context-dependent memory boost |
| Sleep 7-8 hrs before exam | Sleep consolidates memory; all-nighters hurt |