Not sure how to prepare for finals? Watch this two-minute video to learn some helpful tips!
More suggestions to help you prepare and perform your best
Take care of yourself by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and drinking water to maximize your cognitive capabilities!
Create a study plan to outline what, when, and how often you study for each course to reduce feeling overwhelmed.
Space out your study sessions and avoid cramming to remember the most content.
Practice active study strategies such as self-testing, drawing diagrams, and teaching others to help you identify what you know or don’t know yet.
Use study resources such as office hours, study groups, and class review sessions to resolve confusion and gain clarity about content.
Check out one of our online tools (you will be prompted to make a copy for your personal use):
- Evaluating Study Locations
- Finals Study Planner
- Learning Strategies Inventory
- Retrieval Practice Guide (Self-Testing)
- Study Resources Inventory
Looking for more assistance? Schedule an appointment with your Academic Coach in Buff Portal Advising or email asacademiccoaching@colorado.edu.