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Practice Tests: Why They're Worth 10x More Than Re-reading
The testing effect, why practice tests beat almost every other study tactic, and how to make and use them when no past papers exist.
How to Manage Test Anxiety (Without Quack Advice)
What actually works for test anxiety: practice under exam conditions, breathing that works in 90 seconds, a reframe that holds up under pressure, and when to ask for help.
Interleaving: Why Mixing Topics Beats Long Study Blocks
What interleaving is, how it compares to blocked practice, and a weekly schedule for using it during the semester and finals week.
The 24 Hours Before an Exam: Exactly What to Do
A practical hour-by-hour playbook for the day and night before an exam: what to study, what to leave alone, when to sleep, and how to walk in calm.
How to Study for Multiple Choice vs Essay Exams
The two exam formats reward different study strategies. Here's how to prepare for each, what to drop, and what to add that students usually skip.
The Morning of an Exam: A 90-Minute Checklist
A simple, defensible 90-minute routine for the morning of an exam: what to eat, what to review, when to stop, and how to walk in calm.