When is the best time to revise?

Is it better to be a morning person or a night owl when it comes to revision? Does it even matter? Whether you think the morning is for sleeping in or the night is for going out, we’ve looked into the pros and cons of each so you can decide when you should revise.

Does it matter what time I revise?

Being able to focus and revise whenever you feel like it is a great skill, but setting a time and a regular schedule prepares your brain for activity. For example, if you revise around 7pm every day, your brain is geared to revise at that time because it gets used to it. There’s no golden rule to when you should revise because it’s all about personal preference, but take a look at the benefits below and see which ones would work better for you.

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If you're a night owl...

Night owls often get a lot of stick for being 'lazy' but all of our body clocks work differently and there's no shame in that! There's no point in waking up at the crack of dawn to revise just because that's what everyone else does. Lie in until you feel rested and get your work done when you feel most productive. Studying late at night also comes with a great perk! There are no distractions or people to bother you.

If you're an early bird...

Getting your revision over and done with at the start of the day can be really rewarding. As an early bird, you'll probably find you're most productive in the morning and your attention span wears off a little in the afternoons, so get your difficult tasks done in the morning so your brain can switch off in the evenings.

The revision timetable inside the Exams and Revision guide

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