As the semester comes to an end, high school students begin to prepare for finals week. Finals week is an assessment in every class that tests students for their ability to recall what they had learned that semester. As every test does, finals cause stress and panic for students. Students were asked steps they take in order to prepare for finals, what they do to cope with the stress, and any other additional tips they could give to anyone taking their finals. Just to get a general understanding of who was giving their personal enlightenment: 76% were seniors, 9% have already graduated, and the remaining 15% were sophomores and juniors. It is undoubtedly a stressful week of test after test with great importance. Here’s a few tips for anyone taking their finals. First off, it is extremely important to take notes throughout the entire semester. However, it’s not advised to just cram all those notes at the last minute; take time for the whole duration of the semester to study. Another piece of advice is to make a Quizlet. Quizlets give the option to use a variety of tools to study such as flash cards, matching games, and spelling. But how should someone cope with the stress? Students suggested that hanging out with friends calm their nerves. Others have said that music, sleep, caffeine, and self care help as well. Most importantly, people noted that the worst thing a student could do is procrastinate. Other great words of advice are take as many breaks as you need, take finals seriously, and ask your teachers questions. Finals are extremely important, use these tips and tricks to help you prepare for finals coming up before this holiday break as well as in the spring.