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5 Signs You’re Studying Wrong For the SAT
Hey there! If you’re putting hours in SAT prep and not getting the score you want…. don’t worry I’ve been there. I took the SAT three times and got my score from a 1250 to a 1590 - and learned a lot about the right & wrong ways to study for the SAT in the process. Getting ready for the SAT can feel like a huge task because there’s so much riding on it, and to be honest it's really easy to get lost in the sea of generic tips and tricks on what to study to get that 1600. But, take it from someone who’s tried everything - it’s all about the way you study, not just just what you study. In this bl...
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Spaced Repetition: Power Up Your Learning!
Ever had to study for one of those big tests that’s literally months away but there’s just so much material that you HAVE to start now? Spaced repetition is the answer: it helps engrain all the information into long-term memory, so you won’t have to keep learning the same thing repeatedly; you only will need to learn it once! Sounds too good to be true; right? Let’s dive right into why using
spaced repetition
will level up your studying game.
What is Spaced Repetition?
Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
is a learning technique that involves reviewing information at gradually increasing interval...
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5 Signs You’re Bad at Taking Notes
Trust me, I’ve been there. I would spend hours reviewing my notes the night before a big test and nothing would click, and worse, I got some bad grades on some important assignments. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about the right and wrong ways to take notes, and as soon as I changed some of my note-taking habits, my grades got SO much better. In this blog post, I’ll get into the 5 signs that you’re probably not taking notes the right way and how to remedy it. Whether you’ve been studying for hours and not seeing results, or you’re just starting to figure out your study routine, you’re in t...
