The Subjunctive (aka the minefield)

Used whenever expressing a doubt, a wish, or something that is not

complete fact.
Rule No. 1
Espero que + subjunctive
Rule No. 2
No creo que + subjunctive
No pienso que + subjunctive
Rule No. 3
Pienso/creo que + conditional + present subjunctive
e.g. Pienso que sera mejor que vayamos al cine.
Rule No. 4
Si + imperfect subjunctive + conditional
e.g. Si yo fuera mas guapa, tendra ms novios.
Rule No. 5
Si + imperfect subjunctive + imperfect subjunctive of haber + past
participle
e.g. Si yo fuera menos inteligente, no hubiera ido a Universidad.
Rule No. 6
Two part sentence composite composite using que following a
previous verb; the subjunctive follows the que.
e.g. No hay nada ms que ellos puedan hacer
Lo que pienso es que sea mejor
Si no hubieran limitaciones en el gobierno, ellos podran hacer lo
que quieran.
Tenemos que hacer ms ejercicio para que podamos ser ms
delgados.

These are the general rules, but there are nuances and contextual
situations when the subjunctive may be used. If in the exam you are not
sure whether to use the subjunctive or not, just think am I expressing
myself with any form of doubt implied. Even if you use the subjunctive
with creo que or pienso que it is not wrong, however it is wrong not to
use it in the appropriate instances.