<p>I'm currently senior and I'm kind of confused.
I study a lot, but sometimes do poorly on the tests or quizzes because I change right answers to wrong answers most of the time. I have low self-esteem about myself because I don't feel like I can do anything. I better lose my weight... I gained a lot of weight because of stress.</p>
<p>What is the best way to study in college for tests and quizzes for following subjects, such as Math, History, Science, Language, English ?</p>
<p>I also like to take English course in college during the summer since English is not my first language and I definitely need to improve it. What kind of courses would you recommend?</p>
<p>College tests are much easier. Most professors will put up some sort of review or practice exam before the real exam; NEVER GET LAZY ABOUT DOING THOSE. Also, many of the large lecture classes have "supplemental instruction" classes. I suggest you go to every one available. Take this from the kid that graduated less than a 2.8 in high school. I am at the top of my class in bio I and college algebra. All it takes is severe amounts of repetition and you're set. I'd rather stay in on weeknights than settle for C's.</p>
<p>Put in time for practice exams and supplemental instruction and you will ACE college.</p>
<p>Raise your self-esteem and your grades will improve as well...try it out.</p>
<p>Don't blow stuff off, even if it's an easy quiz that you feel ready for. Always review. Ask questions about the tests, go to office hours, get a study buddy. Do whatever works for you. laserprecision is right, have confidence because most of the time your first guess is the right one. And at some point, if you are totally stumped, just say "I don't know", pick some answer (because intentionally leaving things blank is NEVER a good idea), and accept it. You can not be perfect.</p>
<p>Thank you. I guess that Self-esteem is the most important factor?</p>
<p>If you are changing answers when you have already completed the test and are going back to check your work, you can get better grades simply by never checking your work...</p>
<p>I used to have this same problem. It was only when I was preparing for the MCAT and going over my practice tests when I realized how often I was changing right answers to wrong ones. The simplest solution is just to never check your work...</p>