Unlike some graduate programs, Boston University administers exams to its students. The format of the exam varies by class, but often times they are multiple choice and true-false. The lecture material is just as important to study as the textbook is, as the lecture provides examples and deeper explanation of concepts.
BU has a strict policy of grading on a curve. This can help you or hurt you. In one particularly difficult class, I felt that I did poorly. However, due to the curve I earned a higher grade than I expected. It's hard not to worry about exams and how they will affect your overall grade since they are heavily weighted. Proper preparation can ease that worry.
I focus on the key points of each chapter's learning objectives and the objectives stated in each week's online lecture. This helps guide me through the exam preparation process. If I can answer most of the objectives, I find that I do well on the exams.
What other approaches to exam prep do students have?
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