Blue Jay

Finals Week
Prep Kit
 How to prep for finals…
1. Start by watching this video.
2. Make a plan with actionable, specific tasks. Build in group study sessions!
3. Follow your plan, and build in study breaks.
4. Minimize procrastination.
Feeling Stressed?

 Remember that your worth and identity are not based upon your grades!
 Invest in your Wellbeing.
 Sign up for the FLI Self-Care Retreat on December 6th!
 Are you a healthy striver, or a perfectionist? Brene Brown explains the difference.
 Study smarter, not harder.
In this finals prep kit, you’ll find:

 A prioritization table to plan how much time and effort you’ll dedicate to each class.
 Space to write down all your other responsibilities (like packing up to your dorm room, doing laundry,
work or volunteering shifts, etc.).
 Active learning strategies you can use to make your studying more efficient.
 Printable calendars that will help you plan your schedule for studying and other responsibilities
through the end of finals.
You can also find help study skill resources on our Academic Support website, along with the Learning Den
schedule and details about Study Consulting. Also, check out the Help Rooms!

Remember: you’re only competing against yourself… avoid the comparison game!
 FINAL EXAM PREP
List your courses along the top of the table, then answer the questions for each course.
When you finish, use the weekly calendars to map out your study schedule for each course.

Course: Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5 Course 6

What is the date and time of the exam (or
when is the final assignment due)?
How many credits is this course?
What percent of your grade is the final
exam/project worth?
What has been your average exam/project
grade so far in this course?
How satisfied are you with how you are
currently doing in the class? (Scale 1-5)
What grade do you expect to receive on your
final exam/project?
What is the level of difficulty of this class?
(Scale 1-5)
How important is this course to you/your
academic plan (i.e., required major
prerequisite, H/S, elective)? (Scale 1-5)
How much time (in hours) have you
prepared for previous tests in this course?
How much time (in hours) can you
realistically devote to preparing for this
exam, given the time remaining?
How will you study for this exam?

BE SPECIFIC!
 Exam Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 1

Reading Day Reading Day

Week 2

Final Exam Priority Check List

Write down the things you have to get done before the end of the semester (academics, personal,
professional, etc.), along with the date that it’s due. Make sure to prioritize each item!

Task Priority Level Due Date

Sleep >6 hours per night! HIGH
Pack to go home
Attend the ”Finding Research & Internship Opportunities” Event! HIGH December 3 @
RSVP now by emailing tbeaucage@jhu.edu 6:30pm in
Gilman 132
Active Learning Strategies
 Week of November 25th
Thanksgiving Week! Time to prep; I got this!

Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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 Week of December 2nd
Last week of classes! I am going to crush these exams like a cheesecake!

Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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 Week of December 9th
Finals Week 1, are you ready for ME?! I can do this!!

Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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 Week of December 16th
Finals Week 2, this is the END! I DID IT!!!

Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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