The crazy pace of midterms has arrived. If you’re a first-year student, get ready for dead week and late-night study sessions. If you’re a veteran, you know what’s at stake. Midterm marks can make or break your final grade. It’s a good time to assess your academic performance (and figure out how many all-nighters you need to pull to make the grade).

These midterm study tips can maximize your chances of getting the grade you deserve. Follow the tips, and test day, if the pressure mounts, remember to take a deep breath, be confident and do your best.

Midterms season is also an appropriate time to examine your school laptop security situation. What if your computer was stolen? Can you risk not having your laptop at a time like this? With more than half a semester’s worth of notes, papers and software for classes, “no laptop” might equal “no pass.” Ouch.

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Good luck and happy cramming.