Work backwards from exam dates
List every exam and deadline first, then distribute topics across the weeks leading up to them. This spreads the load and kills last-minute panic.
Spaced sessions beat marathon cramming every time—your brain retains far more when learning is repeated over days.
Schedule by topic, not by hours
Instead of 'study 3 hours', plan 'review chapter 4 and do 10 practice problems'. Concrete outcomes are easier to start and finish.