It feels like the semester just began, and already, midterms are on the horizon. Good chance, you're in that week where you know it wouldn't be a bad idea to get started on your studying, but could also delay it a few more days if you're so dreading it. Well, as a second semester senior, I've had seven semesters-worth of exams under my belt, and have pretty much gotten the whole studying thing down to a routine. Here are some tips that I've found to be helpful, and hopefully will serve you well, too:

1. Make a schedule

Especially when you have multiple exams back to back, scheduling yourself is a must. By allocating X amount of time to each subject over a few days, you'll feel calmer and more organized as you go into your exam prep.

2. Get that reading done

I may have been able to get away with skimming reading in high school, but that hasn't been the case in college. The worst is putting off a ton of reading until the last minute, so trust me, just get it over with. Waiting won't make it any less tedious.

3. Read over your notes in advance

By doing so, you get the terminology and topics in your head before you even get to the meat of studying.

4. Highlight, highlight, highlight

Highlighting both your textbooks and your notes will make what’s important stand out, making reviewing them much less daunting.

5. Get enough sleep

You’ve heard it a million times, but yes, getting a good night’s sleep will help your brain work at optimal capacity and decrease your chances of being THAT person with the sniffles during your exam.

6. Go to those extra help sessions

Even if they’re out of the way, you have nothing to lose. And definitely go to them with questions prepared.

7. Memorize the main points

For those information-heavy classes, trying to memorize every last detail can be overwhelming. So, just get the main ideas down pat, and then you can try to remember other notes that fall under the main idea umbrellas.

8. Eat brain food

That means things like fish, leafy greens and whole grains.

9. Take breaks when you need

When you hit a mental roadblock, give yourself a rest! Your brain needs a breather from all the hard studying you’re doing.

10. Quiz yourself

It’s the best way to test yourself without needing to bother a friend. All you have to do is cover up the answer to a question, or the definition of a term, and recite what you know.