I avoid study at all costs, and yes, i get rather depressed when two weeks later i receive a less than average score, its especially embarassing when my boyfriend who does standard english (as opposed to myself doing advanced) gets a substancially higher mark *Sigh*
I find studying with music helps =]
Erm, try to remove all distractions, for example, net, magazines, toys, games, pets, yes even your new 4 month old kitten called pim, who insists on swatting your hair.
If all else fail's, pray there is a god.