On an exam, writing an essay can be the hardest part. It means you must not only know the material, but be able to collaborate it into a cohesive statement under a time limit. The average student can write an exam essay in roughly 20-30 minutes. Here are some tips to help you write an exam essay:
- Study. Don't be stupid and not look at the material before an upcoming exam.
- Prepare outlines for possible exam essay questions- this is help organize your thoughts during the exam.
- Breath. It's not the end of the world if you are not entirely prepared for an essay.
- Use the test. The answers lie within the questions and combining that with the knowledge you already have on the subject, you will be able to write a decent essay.
- If you are completely bewildered by the question, bullshit your answer. Not to say you make everything up, but go on what the exam has already asked and use that to create your essay.
- Don't elaborate your answers too much. Padding your responses does not earn an A+.
- Remember: You will be okay. :)
