Of course, you will also need to do some studying during the evenings and weekends, but do most of your studying 9 A.M.-5 P.M. 3. Use a schedule. Have a semester calendar posted above your desk, listing the dates for all tests and papers. Use a weekly schedule, either in the format of time blocks set aside for each course, or a simple to do list of study tasks for the week. Break down your work into roughly one-hour tasks.
Some students prefer to write daily to do lists on post-it notes.
Study during your prime time, the time of day when your concentration is best. For many students, one hour of daytime study is equivalent to one and a half hours of evening study. Do the homework for your most difficult course first. Think about how you can use commuting time to study. Instead of leaving campus, find a close location to utilize time for studying.