In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You might feel as though you've got a lot of information to keep track of, but it is starting to become scrambled. This is a sign that you should step back from studying. To keep your information straight, avoid studying for a different test right before you take another test. For example, don't study for the British history test that you're worried about right before you take your Western Civilization exam. You might find that you are recalling information for the wrong course and can't remember the information you need. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by multiple tests. Remind yourself that once you finish the first exam, you only need to focus on a few more. If your tests are on different days, focus completely on that subject for the day. This will help you give attention to each exam. Once you've finished the exam, you can shift your attention to the next important test. If your tests are on the same day, try to schedule a little bit of a break. Focus on the first exam, take a break, and then complete your other exam(s). If you have two or three tests, you might feel like you can't take a break from studying for something. Treat studying for different subjects as breaks. For example, you could study history for 45 minutes and then switch to studying algebra for 30 minutes. This will shift your mental focus and help you spend your study time more effectively. To give yourself the biggest mental break, you may want to alternate studying for a challenging subject with one that's easier for you. If you have 2 or 3 exams or finals scheduled for the same day, talk to one of your professors about arranging an alternate test date. While few instructors may agree to doing this for exams during the semester, your school might have a policy about offering a bye during finals week. To find out your school's policy, check the handbook, ask your advisor, or check with the academic office.
Summary: Keep your test information straight. Focus on one exam at a time. Alternate subjects when you study. Consider taking a bye.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: At the end of the interview, the employer will typically ask you if you have any questions for them. Ask things about the culture of the company or what you can expect from working there in the next 6 months. If you had any questions that you wrote down earlier, ask them near the end when the interview is open to discussion. For example, you may ask something like, "What is the career path for someone in this career?" or "Where do you see the company heading in 5 years?" When the interview is over, shake their hand again and say thank you for their consideration. Tell them that you appreciate the time that you've given them and that you hope to hear from them again soon. End on a positive note and smile as you leave so you leave a lasting impression on the interviewer. For example, you may say, "Thank you for taking the time to see me. I'm glad we had a chance to meet." Regardless of how the interview went, follow up with an email to the person you interviewed with and thank them again for their time. Mention something that was brought up in the interview so you can continue the conversation afterward. When the employer gets the email, it will leave a lasting impression on them and may increase your chances at getting called back. You can also send a handwritten thank you note if you'd prefer. If you think of any questions after the interview, you can include them in your thank you email to get clarifications or answers.
Summary: Ask at least 1 follow-up question at the end of the interview. Let the interviewer know that you're grateful for their time. Send the employer a thank you email for the interview.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You cannot study for math the day before an exam. You need time to understand the concepts learned in your math class and to learn how to solve the equations you'll need to do. Spend some time every day, or at least every class day, reviewing your notes, going over quizzes, and reading material from the textbook. Some experts recommend spending three hours studying for every one hour of class time. This is a very effective way to reinforce the material that you learned in class. If you study the day you had class, the information will be fresher in your mind. You'll also be able to stay on top of the work more easily. Remember that there is only so much your instructor can help you with. It is ultimately your responsibility to learn the material, test yourself, and ensure that you understand it. Because math can be very complex, the textbooks you use in class tend to be very dense. It's often difficult to understand all the material after just one read through the chapter. Reread it as many times as necessary and test your knowledge by solving problems without looking at your notes or textbook. Go through the chapter summaries (if your textbook has them) at the end of each section. You should understand the material well enough that you could write a few sentences about each concept without checking your notes or the book. If you cannot do that yet, go back and review any material that you're still struggling with. Part of your regular study sessions at home should include doing practice problems. You may not have to turn them in, but practice problems can help you test your understanding of a concept or a formula before you discuss the homework and the assigned reading in class. If the practice problems are part of an assigned chapter, there's a chance that those problems could appear on a test or quiz. If nothing else, you'll get a chance to review the material you've learned as you complete the practice questions. Any time you turn in an assignment to your instructor, you should always show all of your work. It's not enough to get the answer right, and getting the right answer won't prove anything if your textbook has an answer key in the back. Showing your work lets your instructor know that you've spent time studying and doing the assignments, and that you either understand the concept or you don't. Never write out the answer without showing your work, unless you write a separate solution sheet and attach it to the paper that shows your work. Your instructor won't need to know every single addition and subtraction, for example. But you'll need to prove to your instructor that you can solve the equations and get the correct solution. When in doubt about how much of your work to show, imagine that you were writing out your work for another student in the class. Your professor obviously knows the material, but another student would need to see how some of the steps are done. A good way to prepare for the next day's class at home is by reading ahead and trying your hand at advanced problems. You may not get them right, and that's okay. You'll know what aspects of those equations you struggle with and can work on them accordingly. Read ahead if you know the next section your instructor will be covering. Try your hand at some problems from that section. Take notes on any part you find confusing/unclear. During your next class, you can ask your instructor about the problems that were confusing for you. You can also ask about any other part of the material that was unclear. Any time you sit down to study for an upcoming quiz or exam, you should go over previous homework and quiz assignments as part of your study plan. Spend extra time working through problems you got wrong or only received partial credit on, and make sure you understand how to do them correctly this time around. The material covered on your homework and quizzes is likely based on the material that will be on the test. Make sure you understand how to solve the equations from your previous assignments forward and backward. This should be a large part of your exam preparation. Working with other students can help you motivate one another and bounce ideas off of each other. If there's some concept that you're struggling with, someone in your study group can probably help explain it to you, and vice versa. Keep your group small so that you can all stay focused. One to three other students is plenty. Make sure the students you choose for your study group are similarly dedicated to doing well in the class. Don't just choose your friends; go with students who can help you work through difficult equations.
Summary:
Devote plenty of time to studying and homework every day. Read your assigned textbook chapters more than once. Do practice problems at home. Show your work on all assignments. Try out advanced problems before class. Review your homework and quizzes before exams. Form a study group with other students from class.