For Essay Writing:

• Always start with the mind maps and random lists according to the topics provided
• Draft early but don't actually write
• get all possible questions out of the way
• once you get the essay topics, begin using post-its to find coursework that will help make points
• if its a research essay, start reading about the subject early
• you've got a solid style and writing skill, course content is the major issue

For Sciences:

• Always start with a formula sheet in front, add them as the year goes by
• Take class notes on loose paper, do review questions in notebooks
• Use videos for biology (for processes like ETC, photosynthesis)
• Diagrams are important, draw them, print them , USE THEM
• For Labs: Use your old biology ones as guides
  • make sure you understand the concepts involved in the lab prior to doing it
• skip past the stupid hash and get into the stuff that causes you difficulty first
• review notes everyday, even if its extremely brief

For Math: