Studying for test effectively

In the past, I would wait until the very last minute to study for a test. In high school this method worked quite well for me since I was actively participating in class throughout most of the semester and taking good notes. Now that I am in college this method is no longer effective for me. After trying different methods of study that I read on the internet or heard from friends, I finally found a method that works for me. Studying effectively for a test involves four basic steps.
First step is to ask questions. As soon as a test is announced ask question that will help you too studying effectively for the test. What is on the test? Is it essay or multiple choices? How many questions will there be? Will it cover lectures and or the textbook? Ask as many questions as you feel nec...