Go to items on the test you are sure of and answer them first. Don t get hung up on a question if you can't answer it. Skip it and go back to it later, however make sure you don't leave any blank for the possibility that you may get those right. Find out your final exam grade or when you can get it so you can discuss the final grade with your professor if there is a discrepancy. Build a file on exams, study old exams, read critically.
Essays Write legibly, use good grammar and put facts in logical order.
To help organize your ideas, write a brief list of points you have to cover in the margin. Read all the questions carefully before you start writing. Start with the question that is easiest for you. Allocate your time accordingly. Sometimes one essay will be worth more points than another.