The expert gave advice on preparing for the OGE and the Unified State Exam a week before them

As exams approach, many students make the same mistake — they try to master the entire course from scratch in a few days. However, this approach is not only ineffective, but also harmful: overloading increases anxiety, reduces concentration and worsens the general condition. Victoria Podsukhina, head of regional teaching at MAXIMUM Education, told Izvestia about this on May 13.

Instead, the expert advises focusing on repeating key themes, especially those that have caused difficulties before.

She is sure that it is much more useful to structure existing knowledge — to recall the basic formulas, definitions and algorithms for solving problems, rather than trying to learn new material at the last moment. Practice also plays an important role.: Podsukhina recommends solving demos and assignments from previous years in order to get used to the exam format and identify weaknesses. Official materials can be found on the FIPI website, and additional training tasks with automatic verification can be found on educational platforms.

The expert also draws attention to the benefits of video analysis of complex topics that can be found on blogs and channels dedicated to preparing for the Unified State Exam. However, according to her, rest and regime are equally important: walking, moderate physical activity, proper sleep and nutrition help to maintain concentration and reduce stress levels.

On the eve of the exam, it is worth clarifying organizational issues — the route to the venue, the list of permitted subjects and the exact schedule. This will help you feel more confident and avoid unnecessary worry.

"The main thing is not to overestimate the possibilities of the last breakthrough. Systematic, calm preparation with an emphasis on understanding rather than memorizing is a student's best ally at the finish line," the specialist noted.

Earlier, on December 29, 2024, it was reported that the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation had set minimum USE scores for the 2025/26 academic year. The minimum score for the exam in mathematics will be 39, in Russian — 42, in physics — 39, in a foreign language — 30, in literature — 40, in biology — 39, in geography — 40, in chemistry — 39, in social studies — 45, in history — 35, in computer science — 44.