Go to Ames. Stay there.

Believe it or not, it actually doesn't matter what you do while you’re at the library. There is a strong positive correlation between time spent in the library and exam grades. Thus, if you want to pass your test, just hang at the library. Libraries seem to have a special power to implant the information into your neural network. I saw some solid science on the tumblr which demonstrated that people who sleep in libraries tend to perform better on cognitive tests than people who sleep in refrigerators or ovens. So if you’re unsure of where to sleep tonight, Ames is probably a good choice. If the librarians try to kick you out, just tell them that you’re not willing to risk sleeping in an oven tonight and failing your finals. They’ll understand.

Feeling nervous? Try the 24 banana trick.

Ok folks, we all know there’s nothing worse than stressing out before a big test. But I have a solution. 12 hours before the exam, go ahead and eat 24 bananas. The inevitable digestion problems that will ensue will take your mind off the nerves, and allow you to ace the exam with confidence. Just be sure to have some back up pants ready.

Sleep with your textbooks under your pillow.

This is pretty self-explanatory. Learning is just like water, it occurs through osmosis.

Ask your professor to cancel the final.

Weirdly enough, this works about half the time. Often times the professor doesn't really want to give the final anyway. They’re literally sitting in their office waiting for you to ask them to cancel it. All you have to do is ask. Having a crisp $20 bill in your hand when you ask never hurts either.

Jump up and down and spin a circle while waving your arm in a windmill-like fashion.

This has nothing to do with finals.

Don’t forget to go to your finals.

You miss 100% of the questions you sleep through ;)

Spend August-December diligently studying and preparing for final exams and projects.

I know what you’re thinking. This seems stupid. You're right. And honestly, I don’t think this will really help you pass your finals. But it’s ok to make a joke every now and then. Now go play hide and seek in the library; that’s how real students live.