DO NOT cram or overstudy the night before. It’s best to get some study sessions in days in advance. The night before finals should be used a a review session (not the time to learn the information).
When studying try to relate the topics to something in your life or somehting you are intersted in. Making it personal enances the ability to remember it.
Also try to have a little fun when studying it. Don’t go into studying with the attitude “Man, I got to study”.
Don’t try to get all the information in at once. Break up the materials into sections and focus on one section at a time.
Talking out loud is also a great technique. Not only are you reading the material, but you are also hearing it being said. The more senses you can involve the better.
Make sure to get a good nights sleep before and eat breakfast. Remember, take your time.