Construct a Weekly Schedule. You are now ready to use your Master Schedule as a base for your weekly schedule. (Be sure you make enough copies for the whole semester.)

• Plan your activities in time blocks of 50 minutes, followed by a 10-minute break.
• Plug your study times into your schedule using your most alert times of the day for studying.
• For a lecture-type class, use study time blocks immediately after the class to keep material fresh in your mind.
• For a recitation-type class (i.e., a foreign language) use study time blocks immediately before the class to keep material fresh in your mind.
• Prioritize your most important activities into your schedule first to enable you to get them done on time. Start early.
• Use your schedule to allow for 8 hours of sleep a night, and adequate time for eating a well-balanced diet. Both are vital for maximum efficiency during the day.
• Start by allowing at least 2 hours of study for every hour of class time. Then adjust accordingly to master your material, not just cover it.
• After trying your schedule, make the necessary adjustments to create the best and most workable schedule for you. Some students do best with a detailed weekly schedule, or a more simplified list of things to do, or one in between.