Article: If you didn’t have time to prepare for your exam in advance, you may need to cram, or learn as much as possible in a short period of time, for the exam. It’s not a very effective way to study, but cramming is better than not preparing at all.  Read over your course notes the morning of the exam. Figure out if there were any subjects the professor highlighted in lectures and focus on these. If you haven’t done any reading, read the introductions and conclusions of any article and books. This will help you figure out the most important arguments and facts about a subject. Have a study group with friends the night before the exam if you can. Talk through any points that you may not understand. Review the hardest stuff right before you go to bed the night before the exam. This may help you recall it more easily during test-time. You will likely be a bit nervous on the day of the exam, and it’s important to stay as calm as possible so that you can effectively take the test. There are different ways to help calm yourself, including have a good breakfast and taking a walk. A good meal will give your body and brain energy to perform their best during the exam. You want to make sure that your body and brain are as alert as possible before and during an exam. Eating and drinking the right foods and beverages will help ensure that that you not only are awake but also attentive to your exam.  Don’t eat heavy meals before an exam, which will divert blood from your brain for digestion. Soup or a salad with some protein are good, light choices that will give you energy without weighing you down. Make sure that you’re hydrated before an exam. One of the symptoms of dehydration is fatigue, so bring a bottle of water with you. You can have a cup of coffee or tea if you like. One or two cups may temporarily increase feelings of alertness. The effect wears off fairly quickly, however, and more than two cups could actually cause impairment, so use moderation.  Chewing mints or mint gum will also help you stay alert. Studies have shown that mints or mint gum increased alertness, accelerated reaction time, and increased how people process information.  Don’t load up on sugar just before a test. If you’re craving something sweet, try dark fruits (plums, blueberries, etc.) or a small square of dark chocolate. If you’ve attended class, taken notes, done the assignments, and studied, you can be confident that you’re ready to take the exam. Having this confidence and visualizing yourself passing the exam will help you be successful.  If you attended class, did your work, and studied, you can be confident that you will pass the exam. If you took the time to go to a study session or discuss the exam and your standing in class with your professor, you can have confidence in your ability to pass the exam. Knowing that you have formulated a plan to complete each section of the exam will also instill confidence in you. In order to help yourself remain calm, make sure to arrive at the exam room before the exam starts. This will not only relax you but also ensure that you can get settled in to take the test.  Make sure to find out where your exam is ahead of time, and note the location in a place you can easily find it later. Set an alarm so you arrive on time. In fact, setting more than one alarm may help you feel more at ease. You only have a certain amount of time to complete an exam, so pace yourself as you work. This will ensure that you get through every section of the exam.  Before you start, read over the entire exam and identify the easiest, most difficult, and most time consuming sections of the exam.  Break the time of the exam down by section. For example, if you have two hours to finish two essays, you can take one hour to compose each. Or if there is one essay and eight identification and short essays, you can break this up based on time as well as your strengths and weaknesses.  Decide on the best strategy for you. After you’ve read the exam, figure out the best strategy to finish the exam based on your strengths and weaknesses. After you’ve given the exam a once-over, approach it strategically. This will help you maximize your knowledge and avoid getting “stuck” on things you don’t know.  Answer easy questions first. Not only will this get them out of the way, it can help boost your confidence for the harder stuff. Eliminate any obviously wrong answers. If you can, cross out any answers that are obviously wrong. Even if you don’t know the right answer, you increase your chances of guessing correctly. For essay questions, write an outline before writing the essay. Note down your main “argument” or thesis plus the main points you want to hit. This will help you stay on track as you write your response. Review your answers before you submit your exam. Look for any incomplete or missing answers, errors, etc. Whatever you do to pass an exam, never cheat. Looking at your notes, writing information on your hands, and copying from someone else's exam paper are all forms of cheating. Cheating will guarantee not only that you fail a class, but also could have other significant consequences such as expulsion.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Cram for the exam. Stay calm. Eat and drink to stay alert. Be confident. Arrive before the exam starts. Pace yourself. Attack the exam strategically. Don’t cheat.
Article: . Wash your face before putting the mask on so that your skin is best equipped to soak in the essence. Create a lather with a cleanser of your choice and warm water and massage it into your skin. Then rinse it off with fresh water and pat your face dry with a hand towel.  If you have oily skin, look for a oil-control cleanser that deep cleans pores and balances pH. If you have dry or combination skin, get a hydrating cleanser that washes away impurities without stripping away your natural oils. If your skin is sensitive, try dense, creamy, foaming cleansers that balance pH. Toner takes the cleansing to a deeper level by making pores look smaller, balancing pH, and picking up any left behind makeup or dirt. Put a few drops of toner onto a cotton ball and rub it all over your face. This will prepare your skin for the mask so that it can fully reap the benefits of the essence.  No matter your skin type, look for a toner that has aloe vera, rose, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, lavender and/or hyaluronic acid. If you have oily skin, get a toner that contains sandalwood or tea tree. If you have normal or combination skin, look for a toner that contains willow bark or witch hazel. If your skin is dry and/or sensitive, use a toner that contains calendula. Carefully pull out the sheet mask and squeeze the essence into your palm. Put the sheet back into its package and use your hands to massage the excess essence into the skin on your face, neck, and upper chest.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash your face Apply toner to your face. Open the mask package and massage the essence into your skin.