Academic checklist

• Review key strategies rather than learning large amounts of new content.

• Look over common mistakes.

• Complete only light practice if useful.

• Avoid exhausting full-length tests.

Practical checklist

Confirm:

• Exam location or online access

• Start time

• Required materials

• Device and charger if applicable

• Any permitted stationery

• Travel arrangements

Personal checklist

• Eat a normal evening meal.

• Drink enough water.

• Prepare clothing and materials.

• Set an appropriate alarm.

• Aim for sufficient sleep.

Avoid staying awake late because you feel you “should study more”. Fatigue can reduce concentration, working memory and decision-making.

If you feel nervous, write down the main things you are worried about and convert them into practical actions.

For example:

“I'm worried I'll forget my stationery.”

Action:

Pack it now.

“I'm worried about difficult questions.”

Action:

Use the strategy: attempt, skip when appropriate, return later.

The objective is to remove uncertainty where possible.

Your final evening should communicate one message to your brain:

Preparation is complete. Tomorrow is about execution.

A calm, organised evening will generally serve you better than another three hours of exhausted revision.