Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. O Allah! I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating partners with You in any way, and I seek Your forgiveness for that which I do not know. Ameen.
 

Hey brothers and sisters! Aren't you scared when you hear the exam is coming up? How do you prepare for the exam? No matter what subject you will be facing, preparation before taking the exam is important, you know! Are you ready? What is the percentage of your readiness? 80% or still 50%?  Hmm..

It's okay, don't worry, whatever exam paper you'll be sitting next, make sure you've revise and believein yourself that you can do it!  Nothing is impossible with Allah's will.

What are the preparations you can practise before facing this exam??  Let's see

1. Avoid Last Minute Studying

You "Please don't study last minute". Unless you're the type that focuses and concentrates fully in class.

Some people may study last minute but in class they understand and quickly pick up what the teacher said in front of the class. So, no wonder he can score in the exam.

However, do not practice "last minute study". Take some time to review. There is nothing wrong with preparing yourself early because we will be more relaxed and less stressed about the upcoming exams.

2. Two Heads Is Better Than One

"Two heads are better than one". Try to invite your friends to a study group or study in a group about a topic that you are not good at.  There are some people who may not be good at mathematics but history is the most POWERFUL!

With the "Study Group" you can discuss a topic that you are weak in.  Studying in groups can not only help those who are less skilled in a subject, but you can also improve understanding and memory by teaching others.

Don't be stingy with knowledge!  God willing, if we make other people's affairs easier, God will make our affairs easier.

3. Prepare Brief & Concise Notes

Haha this is important you know! IIf possible, avoid copying and pasting sentences in textbooks. It is enough that you list the important points and try to understand and summarize the points in a form that you yourself can remember.

According to psychological studies, colorful notes can help improve memory and stimulate students' mood. Be creative in writing notes.  But these tips are not necessarily applied to everyone.  Some people don't like to see rainbow notes. There are students who like to scribble on books.  There are also those who do not write notes at all.  Hahaha depends on you.

4. Take care of Health

Apart from academic preparation. Don't neglect your nutrition and health.  Practice a balanced diet and eat less junk and unhealthy food.  Food plays a very important role in maintaining our focus and energy.

Do your best to exercise because the brain also needs enough rest after being tired of reading books all day.  Like our body, our brain is also good at getting tired.

5. Reduce Entertainment & Social Media

There is no denying that entertainment such as watching TV, Korean dramas, anime and even social media (whatsapp, twitter, instagram) to some extent disturb us to stay focused in studying.  Please stop with everything that can disturb you to focus! Focus!

So, if you can, be patient before holding a mobile phone or laptop.  It's easy, don't put your mobile phone next to the book if you want to study.  Later your lust will pull your hand to touch the mobile phone. 

6. Ask for Prayer from your Parents

If you are far away, don't forget to call your parents to ask for their blessing so that it will be easier for you to answer later. Those who are close, don't be shy to hug and kiss your parents' hands to ask for their blessing every time you take an exam. It is very important at this time to ask for prayers and blessings to get blessings from both our parents. Just want to answer the exam calmly.

Do not forget to pray. Appreciate the time as much as possible. The way is to pray when the time comes. Leave your note. Ask Allah for guidance and prayer for you to answer the paper later. If we take care of your relationship with Allah,  surely Allah will make things easier for you.

Hopefully the tips shared will be of some help to the students who will be facing the exam. Hopefully things will be easier when answering the exam.  "Stay positive and believe in yourself".

Wallahualam.