Effective time managers don't rely on their memories to hold important dates and times. This clears their brains for more important taskslike thinking. A-Page to help you set and accomplish goals, plan and use your time wisely, and avoid procrastination or last minute panics. Review your lecture and reading notes within 24 hours after you take them. Keep all your class materials syllabi, notes, papers, exams, homeworkin a 3-ring binder.
Many students spend half their time just getting organized.
Establish a regular study routine, and study during daylight hours. Find a place that is comfortable but not too comfortable and always do your studying there, preferably during the same hours each day. Also, keep in mind that you're about 1.5 times more productive during the daylight hours than when the sun is down. Begin preparing for exams from the first day of class. Make everything you do taking notes, doing homework, writing papers, taking quizzes and exam preparation strategy.