Plan and block out study time for each final test or paper. Everything takes longer than you think it will. Schedule reward times for using study time effectively. Schedule time for physical exercise and recreation. Schedule social activities, including time for just chatting.
Many experts advise allowing two hours of unscheduled time in a twenty-four hour period.
Before the beginning of each week, sit down and list all of the things you need to get done in the upcoming week. You may want to assign tasks to given days of the week if you have a tight schedule. Consult your master or weekly schedule if assigning tasks to given days. Be sure to check your month calendar to plan ahead for large tasks. Assign each task to a category according to its priority.