After the studying is done, there is still the task of writing the exam.

• Read the directions carefully. Listen to the teacher for directions.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You may not get the answer you want - or you may get help.
• In taking an essay exam, read all the questions first and use the margin for noting phrases that relate to the answers. These phrases will help in writing the essay answer.
• If you don’t know the answer to a question, mark it somehow so that you can come back to it later. There may be a hint or phrase that helps you when you come back to it.

Test Anxiety Information is a good site with some extra guide sheets.