1. Study at the library if you can’t study undisturbed at home.

2. Schedule your study time at the same time every day so you have a 
    routine. If you have children, have a friend babysit so you have no 
    interruptions. You can always return the favor.

3. Form a study group with your peers, set a schedule, and decide what
    material will be covered. This helps prepare everyone. Make sure you
    are all committed to using the time wisely. Schedule some down time
    to stretch, chat, or have a snack – this can help alleviate stress and
    offers some down time.

4. Incorporate your research paper deadlines and exam dates into your
    daily planner so that they don’t sneak up on you. Break large or difficult
    tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks. For instance, set a
    deadline for doing the research, outline, first draft, and so on. Avoid last
    minute mania. You’ll do yourself and your nervous system a big favor.

5. Promise yourself a reward once you finish an exam, paper, or class,
    such as dinner out, treating yourself to a favorite book or magazine, or
    maybe even a day trip somewhere.

6. Need tutoring? Consider checking out America Online’s Academic
    Assistance Center (AAC). Volunteer tutors are available in math,
    history, English, and the sciences, from the elementary to college
    level. Simply type in the keyword “AAC.”