List of favourite resources for exam preparation

Do you have important exams coming up or do you want to help someone with their studying? It's important to know how to prepare properly and set aside time for studying. With this in mind, we have put together a collection of some of our favourite and best online resources for exam preparation. However, before we get to the resources, we would like to share 3 top tips to help you on the way to achieving your study goals:

Tips for study success

1-Knowing how to prepare for exams is one of the key ways to manage exam stress. Bear in mind, as well as good exam preparation, always believe in yourself and remember that if you have prepared for your exams properly in advance you should do fine.

2-Start your revision early and don't leave it until the night before to study!

3-It is also a good idea to study in intervals and don't try to cram everything in. Split your study time so you give yourself a 5 - 10 minute break after you have studied for no more than 50 minutes.

Resources for exam preparation

The University of Leicester have put together an excellent study guide which includes revision and exam skills as well as memory techniques and how to test yourself.

Feeling stressed at the thought of upcoming exams? Check out this fabulous resource from the University of St Andrews which is all about managing exam stress and includes general exam stress-busting tips.

Between study periods you will most certainly need to relax. Here are 10 quick and easy ways to relax and reduce stress

Finally, Shaniese Alston shares some proven methods that will help you focus and better prepare for exams including ways to minimise distractions and maximise practice testing. Best ways to prepare for exams

We do hope you find this selected list of resources useful and if you have any tips or study resources you would like to share, please leave a comment below.