Study regularly throughout the term.
Regular reinforcement of the course material vastly reduces the amount of “cramming” necessary before exams and dramatically improves retention. Cramming puts information into short-term memory. Regular study puts it into long-term memory, so you actually learn something in return for all your effort.

Analyze your past test results
Each test can further prepare you for the next test by giving you an idea of what kinds of questions to expect. Use your previous tests to review when studying for comprehensive final exams

Get plenty of sleep the night before the exam.
If you are well rested, your mind will be alert and sharp and you will be better able to recall the information for the test. Most people do best with eight hours of sleep per night. If you try to get by with less than seven hours per night on a regular basis, over time it will affect your mental functioning.

Eat healthful foods in moderate portions during the hours prior to the test.
Avoid loading up on sugary foods and beverages, as this is likely to impair your concentration. Also, avoid having very heavy meals just before exams, as this is likely to make you drowsy.

Arrive early for tests.
Show up a few minutes early so that you can relax and focus. Bring all the materials you will need such as pencils and pens, a calculator, a dictionary, and a watch.

Be comfortable but alert.
Choose a good spot, free from distractions, and make sure you have enough room to work. Maintain comfortable posture, but don't "slouch."

Stay relaxed and confident.
Remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well. If you find yourself anxious, take several slow, deep breaths to relax. Avoid talking about the test to other students just beforehand; anxiety is contagious, and other students’ approaches to the material may only serve to disrupt your own mental organization and confuse you unnecessarily. Tell yourself that everything will be alright. Avoid letting the importance of any exam get blown out of proportion. Usually, doing poorly on an exam is only a temporary setback, not the end of your educational prospects, and it is not a reflection of your worth as a human being. It is only a test of your learning and recall at a given point in time.