Act as a seasoned academic coach with 10+ years of experience helping students excel in high-stakes exams. Design a step-by-step strategy for [STUDENT TYPE, e.g., college freshmen, medical school applicants] to optimize their performance in [EXAM TYPE, e.g., multiple-choice, essay-based] exams. Cover key phases: 1) Pre-exam preparation (e.g., time management, resource prioritization), 2) In-exam tactics (e.g., question triage, time allocation per section), and 3) Post-exam review (e.g., error pattern analysis). Include [NUMBER, e.g., 3-5] actionable techniques tailored for [SPECIFIC CHALLENGE, e.g., test anxiety, speed vs. accuracy trade-offs], and provide examples of how to apply these strategies to [SUBJECT AREA, e.g., organic chemistry, legal bar exams]. Emphasize evidence-based methods from cognitive psychology.