How To Ace Your Finals

That time of the year is coming once more: finals! The treachery of having to take two hour tests with more than one hundred questions is something that we teenagers have to face every semester. It's amazing how many people manage to lose so much sleep, gain ten pounds, AND faint on the exact day of the finals. To help prevent any of those things from happening to you, I've composed another list of more tips, this time about your semester finals.

1. Pay attention in class. If you've dosed off during class this semester, it's time to wake up. As finals get closer, teachers will be giving out clues as to what will be on your finals.

2. Two weeks before the finals, start creating some sort of study schedule. This really, really helps. Try,  Monday: study for Trig; Tuesday: study for Chem; Wednesday: break... things like that. You don't even half to study for several hours, just set aside one hour and skim your notes and former tests.

3. Use the internet to help you out. But, don't get distracted by websites like Facebook or Myspace. Use websites like Quizlet, Study Stack, and Quia to help you out with memorizing and such.

4. Study with a friend. Quiz each other on various things regarding your lessons and lists. Make sure you don't get distracted though.

5. Make sure you study for the classes that need it. If you've got a 98 percent in fifth period and a 65 percent in sixth, it's common sense that you should study for your sixth period test more. Emphasize on the classes where your grades will drop dramatically if you fail.

6. GET SOME ZZZZZ'S. Sleep is absolutely important. If you get less than 8 hours of sleep a night, then you should start fixing that. On the week of your finals, make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep each night to guarantee brain function.

7. Don't stress. Finals may be a large part of your grade, but your health should come before your GPA. If you're already stressed, take at least 30 minutes a day to relax or meditate.

8. On the day of the finals, get your game face on. Just don't faint while you're at it. Eat a good breakfast, listen to your favorite music, and watch some early morning news. When time comes and they hand out that sleazy packet of questions, you'll be all good.