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With exams just around the corner, it’s not too late to start thinking about how you can best prepare yourself to do well!

We all know that with exams, comes stress (at varying levels for everyone too). The solution is simple, yet can feel overwhelming – preparation. There are a multitude of ways to prepare yourself for exams, but it may sometimes be hard to visualise or pinpoint what actions you can take to kickstart your road to preparation. Read on for some top tips from the UQ Learning Advisers on ways you can get started.

Here are some general tips for conquering your exams: Have a good plan. Check the number of exams you have and what you need to revise. Plan out your exam day/s, knowing where you need to be and when. Make sure you give yourself ample travel time to get to and from your exams.

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