Get Organised with a Revision Timetable This Exam Season

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Preparing for university exams is easier said than done. The best way to make sure you ace your exams is to get organised and create your own revision timetable! 

Creating a schedule helps you make the most of your available time and makes sure you cover everything you need to. With a well-planned revision timetable, you’ll know exactly what you need to study each day, giving you less time to procrastinate! Plus, it’ll help your revision feel more manageable and less daunting.  

Follow our ten steps to create an effective revision timetable and prepare yourself for your university exams.  

1.  Choose your revision timetable format  

Start by deciding on the format for your revision timetable. You can create a physical timetable or add your revision timetable to a digital calendar. There are benefits to both options… 

A physical timetable can be displayed, which makes it easier to see what you’ve planned with just a quick glance at the wall. However, a digital calendar allows you to set reminders, and there’s no limit to the amount of information you can include. Think about what will work best for you - you could always create a physical and digital timetable, so you get the best of both worlds! 

2. Work out when your exams are 

Whether you’re creating a physical or digital timetable, your first step should be to add the dates of your exams. This will give you an idea of how many days you have to revise for each exam. 

3. Block off your other commitments 

Your next step should be to block out non-study periods. Think about: 

• Work commitments (if you have a part-time job).

• Sports or society commitments 

• Personal commitments (for example, a close friend’s birthday)

Blocking off these non-study periods will give you a clearer picture of the time you have to revise for your upcoming exams - you might have less time than you first thought! 

4. Think about how much time you can dedicate to revision  

Now that you know how many days of revision you have until each exam, it’s time to think about how many hours you can realistically dedicate to revising. There’s no point in planning to spend every waking moment studying (you probably won’t be able to stick to it, and this isn’t an effective revision strategy anyway). Try to be as realistic as possible. 

Think about the time of day you concentrate best - if it’s the morning, try to get up early and get most of your revision out of the way. However, this will also mean committing to going to bed at a reasonable time. 

5. Break up your revision into manageable chunks 

Take each exam and write down everything you need to revise for it. This will help you create manageable topics, which will give your revision sessions a clearer focus. For example, rather than dedicating one long revision session to your exam on Shakespeare, dedicate separate smaller revision sessions to each play that you’ll need to revise for that exam.  

6. Prioritise your revision sessions  

Once you have your list of topics and subtopics that you need to revise for each exam, it’s time to think about how you’ll prioritise them. You should prioritise early exams and any topics that are especially challenging. You might also want to spend more time revising for exams that will have a greater impact on your grade for that module or your overall degree result.  

7. Start building your revision timetable  

Now it’s time to start filling out your revision timetable. Allocate specific time slots for each topic based on their difficulty and when your exams are. You might want to colour-code your timetable using different colours for different exams.   

8. Don’t forget to schedule breaks 

When you’re creating your revision timetable, don’t forget to factor in breaks. Include a short 5-minute break every 30-45 minutes and a longer break after a few hours of studying. This will help you avoid burnout and improve your focus.  

9. Track what you’ve revised 

Make sure you keep track of what you’ve revised for each exam. This will make sure you cover everything you need to and make sure you’re prepared when your exam finally rolls around.  

10. Be flexible 

You might not stick to your timetable perfectly, but this doesn’t matter. If you’re ill or tired, you might need to cut a revision session short or skip one entirely - what’s important is that you try to follow your timetable as best you can while making sure you’re still looking after your mental and physical well-being.  

How UniHomes can help 

It can be hard to focus on your revision when you’re still trying to sort out your student bills for September. By using a utilities package, you will have more time to focus on studying. The good news is that there is an easy solution… 

UniHomes has a comprehensive landlord and letting agent network with all-inclusive student properties across the UK. To keep things as simple as possible, all the properties on our site come with water, broadband, TV Licence and uncapped energy*.  

Because everything is included in your monthly rent payments, you don’t have to worry about splitting household bills with your housemates, having awkward conversations about energy usage, or needing to set up utility accounts! Instead, you can spend your time focusing on your exams and getting the best grade possible. 

Contact us today to learn more about all-inclusive student accommodation or to look at properties for rent in your student city.  

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