Study. It is advised to start studying at least a few days before a test. Make a study schedule. If an extracurricular activity gets in the way of your studying, tell the person in charge of certain event that you will not be able to attend that event, or you will have to leave early. However, there will be certain situations where you will have to attend. In this kind of situation, you will just have to study another day. This is where your study schedules come in. write out a schedule of the week of your test and find your free time. Remember always, use your time wisely. Study as if you are motivated for the outcome of your hard work.