13 Brilliant Study Hacks to Kick Finals in the Butt

Administer one Skittle per correct answer!

This method is also great for reading subjects you aren't so stoked about.

Keep a jug by your desk!

Quick and effective.

Write down definitions on sticky notes and then stick them EVERYWHERE. Whether it's in your car, on your mirror, or all over your fridge, put the notes in a place that's visible and a part of your everyday life.

Write a to-do list. Now imagine if Jesse from Breaking Bad rewrote your to-do list. Hold your head up a little higher, because you're a boss and you will razzle-dazzle that résumé.

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Messy monochrome notes can be overwhelming. Color can help break up the page and force your mind to think about the material in terms of different concepts. We personally love the Cornell method of note-taking.

Before an exam, type up key concepts from your notes, but leave blanks and spaces. This works because it forces you to review your notes, and retain information by typing it out a second time. Print out a couple of copies, and try your hand at your own quiz!

Keep flash cards simple and straightforward. Don't spend an excessive amount of time making them. Instead, write down a few key words to jog your memory, and jot the relevant page number in the corner for reference.

In this episode of The Sync Up, we're taking some of the pressure off of the college and high school students out there with three study hacks you'll actually use. These tips use apps that you already know and love (like Evernote) and make them better!