How to become a superstar student, Part 11

Getting control of tests is sometimes a major challenge for students. Michael Geisen offers some ideas about how to take advantage of a test as a vehicle for learning and success.

First, cramming does not work. What does work much better is spreading out your study periods for at least a week before the test. This gives you more time to absorb the concepts more deeply and permanently and to ask your teacher questions in the days before the test. The night before the test, do a quick review and get a good night’s rest.

Good test prep begins with knowing the test format – multiple choice, fill-i...