Cramming the night before B1
Last-minute revision when the exam's first thing tomorrow.
cram for — study last-minuteI'm doing some last-minute revision for the test. (neutral)
I'm cramming for the test tomorrow. (casual)
school exam — testA: How did your school exam go?
B: It was tough, but I think I did okay.
take notes — write notesA: Did you take notes in the meeting?
B: Yeah, I wrote down all the important points.
Up late revising
A: You still up? It's gone midnight.
B: I'm cramming for the maths exam, I've left it way too late.
A: Did you not take notes in class all term?
B: I did, but my handwriting's a state, I can't read half of it.
Morning of the test
A: Big school exam today, isn't it? You ready?
B: Not really. I was cramming for it till about two.
A: Here, borrow my notes, I wrote loads down on the key bits.
B: You're a lifesaver, cheers.