How I Prepare in the Final 7 Days Before Every Exam

I follow a simple seven-day checklist to avoid cramming and last-minute stress. This plan has helped me stay calm, focused, and in control. On Day 7, I gather all lecture notes, slides, past papers, textbooks, and practice questions—physical or digital—and create a one-page syllabus map. I label each topic “Needs work,” “Not clear,” or leave it blank to audit my strengths and blind spots. Day 6 is all about targeted review. I focus only on the topics I marked, testing myself until I can discuss them without writing and solve a standard question. The rest of the week follows the same step-by-step structure: practice, refine, and rest. By following this routine each day, I arrive at my exams confident rather than overwhelmed.

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