10 Comics About Studying the Night Before the Exam

These student comics are for everyone who promised to start studying early and then started at 11 p.m. the night before. You had three weeks. You used them well: for naps, snacks and watching videos about “how to study better.”

Now it’s exam night. Grab your highlighter and scroll for all 10.

1. The plan

A student’s calendar from three weeks ago reads: “Study 2 hours every day.” Every box is empty.

The plan was perfect. The execution was not.

2. Sudden cleaning

At 10 p.m., the student is deep-cleaning their room, closet and even the ceiling fan, ignoring the textbook.

I’ve never been this clean. I’ve never been this unprepared.

3. Highlighting everything

A textbook page fully covered in yellow highlighter. Nothing is unhighlighted.

Everything is important. So nothing is.

4. 2 a.m. panic

The student surrounded by notes, with wild hair and three empty cups of coffee, staring at the clock: 2:00 a.m.

Do I sleep or do I learn chapter 7? Both feel impossible.

5. The group chat

Phone screen: “Did anyone study?” “No.” “No.” “What exam?” The student feels relieved.

At least we’re failing together.

6. The one friend

One classmate says: “I didn’t study at all.” The next panel shows them with a perfect score.

Liar. Brilliant liar.

7. Teaching the cat

The student explains a math formula to their cat, who looks deeply unimpressed.

If the cat understands, I’ll pass.

8. The brain at the exam

In the exam hall, the student’s brain is shown as a tiny empty room with tumbleweeds.

Everything I studied: gone.

9. After the exam

Two students compare answers. One got 42, the other got “a picture of a duck.”

We definitely took different exams.

10. Next time

The student says, “Next time I’ll start early.” A future panel shows them again at 11 p.m. the night before.

Next time. (Spoiler: no.)

When do you actually start studying?

Are you a “three weeks early” student or a proud member of the “night before” club? Tell us your best (or worst) exam-night story in the comments.

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Student Exam FAQ

Is studying the night before an exam a good idea?

It’s better than nothing, but spreading study over several days usually helps you remember much more.

Why do students procrastinate?

Big tasks can feel stressful, so people often do easier, more fun things first.

Why do I clean my room when I should study?

Cleaning feels productive and less scary than studying, which makes it a classic procrastination habit.

How can I study better?

Try short study sessions, practice questions, and explaining topics out loud (to a friend or a cat).

Are these student comics original?

Yes, all Comics Hut student comics are original and family-friendly.