[header] How to mentally prepare yourself for school [title] Make sure you're well rested. [step] Though some people require less rest than others, sleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on performance, memory, and emotional state. Never allow pride at how little you sleep interfere with your needs. 
[substeps] Sleep deprivation can increase your stress and lead to a panic response or bad attitude, both of which can hurt your in-class performance. Insufficient sleep can also interfere with your memory formation and the positive effects of learning.