Often in exams, especially in subjects such as English you are required to write 8 pages in as little as 45 minutes. This is often difficult for a majority of students even when they have done some good study and know the subject well in there mind while writing. Writing quick has to do more with the positioning of the pen in the writers hand.

Often when nervous, students grip the pen really hard. And i have found this leads to more mistakes and allows for slower writing. The best grip that works well for me is a loose grip. This allows maximum mobility, also considering you obviously have a good pen that allows the ball point to glide across the page. A loose grip will speed up a lot of students sitting the exam in there writing speed and could play an important part in your success.

Felt tip and ball point pens are my favourite to use in exam situations. When studying i stick with highlighters and pencils and normal pens when im writing out my notes. Highlighters allow for important bits of information to be remembered in the readers mind.

Most importantly, find what works best for you. Try out a few different pen grips and pens, before you get into the exam. Because different things work for different people, and this is very important to all students.