What should the Study Atmosphere be like ?

Set up a study area for that purpose only. This might simply be a corner of a room or a desktop. The important thing is that it is a place you sit to study, not talk, sleep or eat. This conditions your mind to get into a “study-thinking atmosphere” every time you get settled in. Position your desk in an area with few distractions. If your desk faces toward the hall, consider turning it around. 

This conditions your mind to get into a “study-thinking atmosphere” every time you get settled in. Position your desk in an area with few distractions. If your desk faces toward the hall, consider turning it around. Avoid fatigue by using a comfortable, supportive chair. You can save on clothes and haircuts, but don’t skimp on a good study chair. If necessary, also splurge on good lighting. If you have an uncomfortable setting in which to study, you will either consciously or unconsciously find excuses to not study. Keep the room at a comfortable temperature. Avoid extremes. “Sweating it out” shouldn’t be taken literally. Break for exercise periodically. A two-mile hike every half hour is excessive, but a two-minute stretch can do wonders for you. Have all necessary supplies and equipment handy. Keep your work tools at your fingertips so that you don’t have to jump up in the middle of a problem to look for your calculator.

What tips would you suggest for getting Top Grades ?

Following are Seven tips for Getting Top Grades...

Go to class. Studies prove time and time again that those who attend class perform better than those who do not. One study showed that A-students, on average, missed less than one class per 45 (full semester), while C-students were absent more than four classes in the same semester.

Read assignments before class. Get a jump-start by reading the material before the teacher or professor discusses it. You’ll find that the information is much easier to comprehend (in class), and you may even discover you really like reading about the subject, once the stigma of “assigned” work is lifted.

Pour it on the first two weeks of each semester. Over-study to get off to a great start at the beginning of each semester. When you begin with A’s on quizzes or assignments, you get a taste of success. This builds confidence and keeps you pumping through the semester.

Never miss extra credit work. It’s not “extra” if everyone can do it. Do extra credit routinely. This often means the difference between an A and B.

Practice taking tests to improve your performance. If you visit your local or campus bookstore, there is a good chance that you can find a variety of test books on the subject matter you are studying. The more you practice, the better you’ll do.

Turn in your homework on time, neatly done and edited. Make every page perfect. This tip also improves your typing skills

Practice memory strategies. When studying, use acronyms or associate certain terms with particular images for memorization. It’s pretty difficult to forget how to spell the word “dessert,” when you remember that the letter “s” represents scoops of ice cream, and everybody would rather have two scoops than one.

Should i be in touch with teachers and professors on a personal basis ?

On the first day of each semester, make a point to visit with your teacher outside of class hours. Inform them of your school or career goals, and that you are determined to do well in their class. You might even let them know that you are eager to get tutorial help, or work on extra-credit projects to earn a good grade. Then visit with the teacher periodically throughout the semester to discuss your grade status, and what you might do to improve. At the end of the semester, send the teacher a note thanking them for their support. The point of getting to know your teacher is not to earn any extra freebies, but rather to develop a strong rapport so that should you need help, they will be more than accommodating. It can also prove very useful at the end of the semester should you have a borderline grade.

How do i give my Peak performance on the Examinaton day ?

OUTSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL
Get to the exam room a little earlier so that you will be more relaxed.
Keep away from your fellow classmates. No last minute discussions! That will only send you into the PANIC ZONE!

BEFORE STARTING YOUR PAPER
Write your name and class on every sheet of paper.
Check that there are no missing pages in your copy of the exam paper.
Allocate your time properly. Stick to your schedule so that you'll have time to answer all the questions. Spend more time on questions that are worth more marks. Watch your time like a hawk!
Clarify with the examiner if in doubt of anything.

THE EXAM !
Read and follow instructions and questions very carefully. E.g. if instructions want you to mark " Right " mark for the correct answer, do not mark a " Wrong " symbol.
Answer the easier questions first. They give you the boost in confidence needed to tackle the rest of the questions. Come back to the difficult questions later.
NEVER leave questions unanswered. If you are out of time, give your answers in "point" form. Examiners award marks for facts and not long sentences. For Multiple Choice Questions, make a guess if you don't know the answer.
Get to the point when answering short-answer or essay questions. There is no time for flowery language. Remember KISS - Keep It Short and Simple!
DO NOT panic if your mind decides not to function! Relax and you'll recall what you'd studied.
Leave the last 15 minutes to check through. Look out for omitted questions/facts and errors in spelling, tenses, units, etc..