After the Exam

Nothing you do after the exam will change your mark for it so don't agonise. Do something relaxing, something you know you'll enjoy, immediately after an exam.

After you've had a break, it's worth reviewing your performance. Remember that the aim here is not to agonise over 'what you could have done' but rather to identify where you can improve your results next time. Reflect:

• Were you sufficiently prepared?
• Which areas of exam revision could you improve?
• Was stress management an issue?
• Did you manage your time in the exam effectively?

Also, after the exams have been marked, it may be useful to work with a tutor, other students or a learning skills adviser to identify where you could have gained extra marks.

What will your exam strategy be next time?