Top tips for revision

Discover the top tips for successful revision from some of the EY Business Apprenticeship trainees, many of whom are busy revising for their professional exams.
Write it
down @jessjessclarke
Just reading the text isn't ever going to go in. Writing it down ensures you
are reading, processing and understanding the text. Follow it up with question
practice and you're into a winner. This takes a lot of time so make sure to
start early.
Morning Workout @jessjessclarke
Going to the gym in the morning, whether it be swimming, a class or a gentle
run, it forces you to wake up. A chance to get away from the books shouldn't be
turned down otherwise you can lose motivation. By going in the morning you
don't waste the day away and it's a great way to de-stress. Plus working off
all sweets you ate whilst revising is never a bad idea.
Strike a Balance
@Brodie_EY
The most effective way to revise is to maintain a healthy life balance, which
includes studying, exercising and of course socialising. After a long day
working from the books the best way to relax and free your mind is to go out
with friends to the cinema or dinner, this will relieve your stress and ensure
you are most effective and efficient when it comes to revision.
Talk @Brodie_EY
One of the easiest and most forgotten revision techniques is conversation.
Through discussing topics with your peers and friends you can learn very quickly
and help others learn too. The best part is a conversation is much more fun
that reading from a text book, it is a great way to learn.
Wait for it to click @CLWain_EY
Unless you’re a genius, learning something
new takes time. Read the text, follow this up with question practice and keep
persevering. We all know how hard it is when you’re putting so much effort into
something and don’t fully understand it all. But don’t worry, soon enough, the
topic will click and then you can keep going!
Take a Day off Before the Exam @CLWain_EY
Completely take the day off before the
exam, let your brain relax. Think of all the resources that you’ve learned over
your revision period. Nothing new will sink into your brain the day before the
exam; so let it go. Focus on relaxing however you do this best; go for a jog,
take the dog on a walk, go out for dinner – just ditch the books for a day.
Don’t Be Scared to Ask
@KaraDuncanEY
Everyone has been through some form of exams and revision and everyone knows
how tough it can be. Don’t be scared to admit that you don’t know
something or don’t understand. Use your best resource- the people around
you. Find someone who is willing to help you out whether that be
explaining something you just can’t get your head around, asking you practise
questions or even just building your confidence.
Be Organised
@KaraDuncanEY
When you’re studying it can become very easy for your revision and other things
in your life to get on top of you and become a distraction. Try to stay
as organised as possible and don’t let things pile up, it becomes a lot harder
to study when you don’t have a clear head. Taking some time to organise
yourself can save you time in the long run and helps you to focus on the task
at hand.
Sleep
@Mudassar_EY
Sleep is vital for revision. Many try to stay up all night trying to do more
revision or memorising. The only thing you are achieving is causing your body
to wear down mentally and physically Deep sleep consolidates your memory i.e.
your brain backs up short term memory to move them to the long term memory
part. Hence the best thing to do is have a summary sheet of what you revised in
the day and give it one good thorough read whilst in bed and fall asleep. That
last thing absorbed by your brain will then move to the long term section of
your brain in sleep. Try it – you’ll be amazed.
Use your hours wisely
@Mudassar_EY
Following on from Kara’s organised comment it is actually amazing how many hours
in the day we waste without knowing. Having a timetable where you have
allocated ample revision time with generous breaks and stops is an amazing way
to get your revision train on the track. Not only do you know at the back of
the head what you’re revising next but you also have that excitement of knowing
another 30 minutes and I can take a good break. It just brings your mind to a
positive place as opposed to just trying to read through a book and worrying
sub consciously how am I going to finish 12 chapters.
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