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Ultimate Guide of How To Ace Exams in Just 3 Days

The document provides a three-day study plan to effectively prepare for exams, emphasizing deep comprehension, active learning, and memory consolidation. Day 1 focuses on building a conceptual map and using active learning techniques, Day 2 emphasizes retrieval practices and interleaved study, and Day 3 involves simulating exam conditions and analyzing mistakes. Additional tips include prioritizing learning over note aesthetics and ensuring adequate rest for optimal memory retention.

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Ultimate Guide of How To Ace Exams in Just 3 Days

The document provides a three-day study plan to effectively prepare for exams, emphasizing deep comprehension, active learning, and memory consolidation. Day 1 focuses on building a conceptual map and using active learning techniques, Day 2 emphasizes retrieval practices and interleaved study, and Day 3 involves simulating exam conditions and analyzing mistakes. Additional tips include prioritizing learning over note aesthetics and ensuring adequate rest for optimal memory retention.

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Ultimate Guide of How to Ace Exams


in Just 3 Days
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide on How to Ace Your Exams in Just 3 Days!

Have you ever dreamed of acing your exams as effortlessly as snapping your fingers?

Today, I’m going to show you exactly how I managed to ace all my exams in just 3 days
while double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics at New York University,
one of the top universities in the world.

Without further ado, let’s dive in!

DAY 1: DEEP COMPREHENSION & STRUCTURE


BUILDING

Goal: Build a conceptual map of everything you need to


know

1. Clarify Your Objectives


●​ Don’t blindly dive into notes. Ask:

○​ “What do I actually need to learn for this exam?”

○​ “What’s the purpose of this topic?”​

●​ Use your syllabus, past exams, or learning objectives to define the scope.​

Why does this work?


→ Having a clear framework saves you from wasting time on non-essential content. My
advice would be to especially focus on past papers because the structure of your actual
exams is going to be pretty similar to it!

2. Segment the Content


●​ Divide the entire subject into chunks (themes, units, chapters).​

●​ Ask: “What are the 3 to 5 biggest ideas in this subject?”​

●​ Use headings and subheadings to visualize the structure.


→ you can possibly use an outline note taking method while doing this!

Why does this work?


→ This helps you make connections among similar concepts, which will help you
memorize everything easily and way faster than usual!

3. Use Active Learning (Not Passive Notes)


●​ Mind Mapping:​

○​ Start with a central idea and draw out branches for sub-topics.​

○​ Keep asking “why?” and “how?” to create connections.​

●​ Self-Explanation:​

○​ Pretend you’re teaching the topic to a friend.


→ Use the Feynman Technique! (imagine there is a 5 year old kid in front
of you!)

○​ Avoid reading. Instead, say it aloud in your own words.​

Why does this work?


→ This builds long-term understanding and primes your memory for retention.

4. Generate Questions
●​ After reading or mind-mapping a section, ask:​

○​ “If I were an examiner, how would I test this?”​

○​ “What could confuse a student here?”​

●​ Write these down. They’ll be key for Day 2.​

Why does this work?


→ The brain remembers answers better when it's been actively searching for them.
DAY 2: RETRIEVAL & MEMORY
CONSOLIDATION

Goal: Strengthen memory by actively practicing recall


and mixing topics.

1. Spaced Repetition
●​ Don’t go over everything all at once.​

●​ Instead, review each chunk multiple times with gaps in between.


→ Apply spaced repetition here!

●​ Suggested spacing:​

○​ Morning: Chunk A​

○​ Afternoon: Chunk B​

○​ Evening: Quickly review A​

○​ Next day: Start with B → review A later again​

Why does this work?


→ Your brain strengthens memory when it's forced to retrieve information over
increasing intervals.

2. Active Recall
●​ Cover up your notes.​

●​ Try to write or say out loud everything you remember about a topic.​

●​ Then check what you got right/wrong.​


●​ Focus on recalling ideas, not word-for-word memorization.​

Why does this work?


→ Recalling info from memory is more effective than reviewing it.

3. Interleaved Practice
●​ Mix up your topics.​

●​ Don’t do all biology, then all chemistry → Alternate between them.​

●​ For example:​

○​ Study a math concept, then switch to a biology chapter, then back to math.​

○​ Or within a subject: alternate between multiple-choice, diagrams, and


theory.​

Why does this work?


→ Mixing forces your brain to retrieve in context, like in the real exam.

DAY 3: EXAM PRACTICE & FINAL TUNING

Goal: Simulate real exam conditions and identify


last-minute improvements.

1. Full Exam Simulation


●​ Do a timed mock exam or a set of practice questions without any notes.​

●​ Sit down and take it seriously: no breaks, no checking Google.​

Why does this work?


→ Your brain builds stamina and gets used to the mental strain of the actual test.

2. Analyze Your Mistakes


●​ After practice, don’t just check answers. Analyze your thinking.​
○​ Why did you get this wrong?​

○​ Was it a misunderstanding? A memory slip? A misread question?​

Why does this work?


→ Reviewing how you think helps prevent repeat mistakes.

3. Final Summary Review


●​ Create 1-page summaries or flashcards for:​

○​ Common traps​

○​ Key formulas​

○​ Important connections between concepts​

●​ These are not new notes. These will be high-impact reminders.​

Why does this work?


→ Keeps crucial info fresh without overwhelming your brain.

EXTRA TIPS
●​ Don’t waste time making pretty notes. Focus on learning.​

●​ Think like a teacher: “How would I test this info on someone else?”​

●​ Get sleep. A tired brain can’t consolidate or retrieve memory well.

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