Take our quiz to get exam advice that suits your revision style
Being aware of how you approach revision can help you lean into your strengths rather than forcing yourself to study in a way that feels forced.
Whether you're feeling confident, looking for new ways to test your knowledge or struggling to get started, take our revision personality quiz below to get some help preparing for your exams.
Once you've taken the quiz, share your result in our studying, revision and exam support forum.
So, does that sound like you?
You've got your result, but you might relate to some of the other personalities as well – maybe you're an artist but a procrastinator as well, or perhaps you're halfway between preparer and panicker?
We've listed the five revision personalities from the quiz below, so you can see which areas you connect with and get the most relevant advice.
1. The crammer
Well, starting late is better than never. You usually leave things to the last minute, but somehow you still manage to revise everything.
Don't worry if you still need to up your game, here's 10 ways to kick-start your revision and how to cram for your GCSE and A-level exams.
2. The artist
Revision doesn’t have to be boring. You like finding creative ways to test your memory, as well as livening things up with colour-coded timetables, vibrant sticky notes and fun flashcards.
There are loads of different ways to study effectively for your exams that don't involve reading textbooks. These YouTubers can help with your revision – and here are some smartphone apps that could come in handy too.
3. The panicker
Revision can be stressful, but all you can do is try your best. You might be worried about how your exams will go, but you’ve probably put in enough effort to feel confident.
Here’s a guide to handling revision and exam stress – as well as what your body does to cope with stress in exams.
Being aware of these eight things that could go wrong in an exam and how to fix them could also help to ease your mind.
4. The procrastinator
Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. But it’s never too late, you could still smash your exams if you cover key concepts and take past papers.
Get the ball rolling with these 18 procrastination-busting ways to stop stalling your revision and our guide to revising when you’re really lazy.
And for some productive last-minute revision, here’s how to cram for your GCSE and A-level exams.
5. The preparer
Cool, calm and collected. You made a revision timetable early and stuck to it, so you're feeling pretty confident about your exams.
You might have already got into A* study habits, but it’s still worth being aware of these five revision myths that will stop you getting top grades.
And after all the time you’ve spent getting your knowledge up to scratch, make sure you’re still using past papers to ace your exams – knowing what examiners are looking for in your answers can help you maximise marks.
Whatever your revision style is, there are a few things that can help your preparation as the exam gets closer.
You can find out what you should be doing in the seven days before an exam in this article, and get tips for the night before and morning of an exam here.
