Students planning to take the Fuvest (USP) and Unesp entrance exams, as well as participate in the National High School Examination (Enem), will face a true marathon in November, consisting of four consecutive weekends with exams.
The exams are scheduled for the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, requiring candidates to have a detailed daily activity plan, including dedicated time for rest, to maintain mental health and reduce anxiety levels. The publication g1 compiled eight tips to help with planning and preventing stress from such a number of back-to-back tests.
Organization
Educational mentor from Cursinho Oficina do Estudante, Eduardo Mashadu, explained that the lack of prior planning provokes anxiety. Therefore, the main recommendation for students is to organize the process and develop a systematic plan for each day, distributing activities by hour.
He emphasized that one cannot simply fill the schedule with tasks, as this can lead to disappointment. It is necessary to find a balance between productivity and time for rest.
Another specialist's advice is to create your plan based on knowledge of your own profile, respecting sleep habits. Furthermore, during this period, one should avoid situations that could harm health, such as food poisoning.
The following recommendations are offered for creating a plan based on an individual profile:
- Plan weeks, not just exam days
- Use a table or paper and pen
- Leave free slots for unforeseen circumstances
- Maintain a sleep schedule
- Conduct reviews according to the next Sunday's exam
- Prioritize strengthening the most frequently occurring topics
- Avoid trying new foods and habits
- Allocate time to slow down the pace
The sequence of exams requires careful planning to achieve harmony between studying, resting, and eating. The mentor suggests reviewing tips on organizing weeks, effectively using time, and preventing physical and mental overload.
1. Plan weeks, not just exam days
It is necessary to create a personalized schedule that covers all upcoming exams, class hours, reviews, sleep, meals, and rest periods. A general overview of the schedule helps better distribute tasks and avoid postponing everything until the last minute.
2. Use a table or paper and pen
There is no need to download any application or create a complex organizational system. A simple table or sheet of paper will already help visualize commitments, determine priorities, and track completed work.
3. Leave free slots for unforeseen circumstances
One should avoid filling every hour of the day with activities. The schedule needs to include periods of freedom to handle delays, unexpected tasks, or topics that require more time than anticipated. A flexible plan is easier to follow.
4. Maintain a sleep schedule
Good sleep is part of preparation. Studying must be organized in a way that maintains the usual bedtime and wake-up time, without trading rest for extra hours with books. The specialist notes: 'Your profile does not change during exam week. Therefore, if you usually have trouble waking up early, there is no point in including starting studies at 4 am in your plan.'
5. Conduct reviews according to the next Sunday's exam
Material review should be organized based on the upcoming exam, considering the test format, subjects covered, and the most frequently occurring topics.
6. Prioritize strengthening the most frequently occurring topics
It is necessary to identify topics that regularly appear in tests and ensure that you truly master the concepts, know how to apply them, and can solve problems based on them. After solidifying this foundation, move on to more complex or less familiar subjects, depending on available time.
7. Avoid trying new foods and habits
During exam weeks, it is preferable to eat dishes that the body is already accustomed to. One should refrain from testing new foods, visiting a new restaurant, or making drastic changes to the diet that could cause discomfort. The same applies to supplements and other strategies that you have never used before.
8. Allocate time to slow down the pace
The plan should include moments of leisure, breaks between classes, and activities that help relieve tension. Rest is also a way to maintain concentration and alertness before the next exam.
