Just make sure to put your alarm clock or phone out of reach, so that you don’t hit the snooze without thinking about it.

Cold water will wake you up more, so stick to ice water or a bottle of water from the refrigerator.

Try some yogurt with fruit, for instance. Another option is a few links of chicken sausage and whole grain toast. You could also try some hummus with carrot sticks. If you’re pressed for time, try a protein bar or shake.

Keep your caffeine consumption under 400 milligrams for the day. A single cup of coffee has about 100 milligrams.

Turn the shower all the way to cold for about 30 seconds, then turn it back to as hot as you can stand it for the same amount of time. Finally, turn it back to cold for another 30 seconds. The process of turning it hot and cold will make you much more awake.

If you can, see if you can take a nap before your test. [8] X Expert Source Jake AdamsAcademic Tutor & Test Prep Specialist Expert Interview. 24 July 2020. Naps can put you into the REM sleep cycle, which studies have shown can be helpful for reintegrating memory. [9] X Expert Source Jake AdamsAcademic Tutor & Test Prep Specialist Expert Interview. 24 July 2020.

Right up until the test begins, see if you can periodically refresh your memory with your notes and indoor study guides. [13] X Expert Source Jake AdamsAcademic Tutor & Test Prep Specialist Expert Interview. 24 July 2020.

If you have to, try moving your lips as you read. You can’t read the question out loud, of course, but pretending to do so can slow you down enough that you pay more attention to the question.

Another approach is to work on the parts you know best first. That way, you can breeze through them without making mistakes. However, you may have a harder time when it comes to the parts you find more difficult.

Most teachers will at least give you partial credit if you get part of the answer right. To take an educated guess from a choice of answers, start by crossing out the answers you know are wrong. If you can’t figure out the answer, just pick one between the ones leftover.

You don’t need to change answers if you read the question correctly. Your gut instinct is usually best.

Not getting enough sleep consistently causes a sleep deficit. In turn, your health can suffer greatly over time because your body doesn’t have the time it needs to recover. Some studies have shown that consistent sleep deprivation is similar to being intoxicated.