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So it’s test day, and you’re beginning to freak out, even about things that didn’t even occur to you yesterday. Before you’re in a full-blown panic, take a deep breath, and follow these three steps before you sit down to take the test:
This is a scenario we’re all familiar with: you’re getting ready to study, but you decide to clean up your room first, so you don’t get distracted; or run an errand, so you can really get studying without potential distractions; or any number of things that’ll get in the way of your actually finishing that assignment or prepping for that test. This is procrastination—the bane of every student’s existence, the scholar’s constant temptation, and the wrench in the gears of academic progress!
Here’s the thing: procrastination does you no good. Even while you’re doing it, it’s not like you’re enjoying yourself, because the whole time you’re anxious about the work you should be doing but aren’t. So let’s deal with this thing.
There’s a very important difference between notes that make sense and notes that are all over the place and clearly only taken to look busy in class. If you’re careful about your note-taking, they’ll be lucid and helpful references to everything that was said in class.
It’s easy to just tell someone to focus, just focus, and you’ll get straight A’s. But what does that even mean? It’s a big word for only five letters, and we’re going to explain it.
Want a memory that’s as powerful as your flash drive? While that might be a tall order, you most definitely can improve the memory you have. Your brain is one of those things that falls into the “If you don’t use it, you lose it” category. We all have the same brain, but people who know how to use theirs the best get the most use out of it.
Were you on the verge of total and debilitating panic before the last test you took? Would you have given anything to calm your nerves? Those ten minutes of freaking out before a test take a toll on you, whether you realize it or not. It takes longer than you might think for anxiety to ebb away entirely, and any residual anxiety can adversely affect your work.
Here are some tips to help you work through some of those eleventh hour jitters—they just might be the difference between an average or a great score.
It’s that time of year when you feel like you need all the brains you can get and are feeling the pinch. We’ve got some ideas that’ll help you get into prep mode and whip your brain into shape. You can overclock your brain with some small adjustments to your routine and diet. Here’s a quick little primer on how to get your brain working double time.
We talk a lot on this blog about using your learning strengths to get information to stick in that noggin of yours. Rhymenlearn.com is a super cool resource for those of you who struggle to remember math equations, science formulas, and human anatomy.
This is especially beneficial to you auditory learners out there who like to hear and/or say things out loud in order for them to stick. Continue reading
For those of you who want to go to college, the competition has never been more fierce. For that, we heartily apologize—there are some scary statistics out there. This article, “Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive” illuminates what’s going on. In 2008, Harvard’s admission rate for the Class of 2012 was just 7.1% and for UCLA, the admission rate was less than 23%. These are not inspiring statistics for the millions of students who are applying for University admissions each year. If you are feeling a little daunted by the whole process, we don’t blame you.
You’ve read it here before and you’ll probably read it here again: The Premier Tutors is all about self-empowerment. We want you to be the best you can be, using the simplest methods possible. There’s no point in trying to tear down a wall when there’s a door right there that leads to the other side, right? Dr. Mitra feels the same way. This 17-minute TED Talk demonstrates just how much we are all capable of when our curiosity and determination is allowed to flourish on its own. Continue reading
