The most intense week of the semester deserves the most intense planning. Map out every exam, study block, meal, and rest period to survive finals without burning out.
Enter all your exam times first. Everything else gets planned around them.
Automatically suggests study blocks for each exam based on difficulty and time available.
Rest periods are scheduled, not optional. You can't perform well exhausted.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner—blocked on your schedule so you don't skip.
Hardest studying when you're freshest. Light review when you're tired.
Check off each block as you complete it. See your momentum build.
Start with what's fixed: exam dates, times, and locations. These are non-negotiable anchors.
Which exams need the most prep? The hardest ones get the most study blocks.
Assign study blocks to each day. Study for tomorrow's exam today, not the night before.
Schedule meals, sleep, and short breaks. Your brain needs fuel and rest to retain information.
Follow the plan hour by hour. Check off blocks as you complete them. Adjust if needed.
Strategies that actually work from students who've been through it
7 hours of sleep + 3 hours of study beats 0 hours of sleep + 10 hours of study. Your brain consolidates memories during sleep.
Energy drinks and snacks spike then crash your energy. Protein and complex carbs keep you steady.
Block 2-3 hour chunks with no notifications. One focused hour > three distracted hours.
A 10-minute walk between study sessions resets your brain. Don't sit for 8 hours straight.
Quiz yourself instead of re-reading notes. Practice problems > highlighting textbooks.
You can't master everything. Focus on high-value topics that are likely to be tested.
Here's what a well-planned finals day looks like
4+ finals to juggle
Anxiety about finals
Need forced structure
Every point matters
The best time to set up your finals planner is 1-2 weeks before finals start.
Don't wing it. Map out every hour and execute with confidence.