Study tips

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<p>In high school I had a 3.0-3.5 GPA but did not study at home, I would study at lunch or the class before. In elementary school I would have a big fat, heavy book bag to carry every time. It is not like choose regular classes, I choose AP and honors and computer courses but still I have nothing in my bag, I don't even know why I have one! Since my school doesn't challenge me enough, that is the reason why I don't try harder. If I studied I probably would have a 4.0 or higher.</p>

<p>The question is since I did not put effort in high school I lost my study habits and I am wondering how I can work at it during summer time.</p>

<p>Any study tips you can give me so I can get a 4.0 in college?</p>

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<p>Studying is basically a major fail for me, too. Even when I transfered from an easy high school to a slightly harder one, I just don’t study. I don’t really have to, to get good grades. The classes are easy and it seems like they repeat the same material over and over! Yeah, I basically expect my learning curve to be loooooooooong, sloooooooooow incline. I’m praying for a 3.0 my freshman year. But I’ve always practiced the “throw the kid in the pool to teach her to swim” method.</p>

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<p>Study in groups. Make an effort to explain what you know to those who don’t, or at least go over the material in your head.</p>

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<p>My study-Bible is Cal Newport’s books and his blog. I think those have helped me keep a decent GPA, a lot.</p>

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<p>Don’t study too often in groups that require you to tutor others for extended periods of time, not allowing you to study on your own.</p>

<p>Don’t stay up too late.</p>

<p>Don’t get drunk the night before an exam.</p>

<p>Stay organized.</p>

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<p>Find something that you are genuinely interested in, something that you want to learn and read about. Paying attention in class and cramming the night before an exam gets me As and A minuses, but I do not remember much a week after the class ends. The only difference are some classes for my major that I actually <em>want</em> to take. I even go get textbooks to read during breaks because I do not want to go for 4 weeks without learning more about the subject.</p>

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<p>I second Study Hacks, Cal Newport’s blog. Are his books worth it or do they basically contain the same tips as in the blog?</p>

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<p>Here’s some things I’ve found:</p>

<p>-As a general rule, you should try to start studying for a midterm about one week before the test, and two weeks before a final–particularily if there’s a lot of material</p>

<p>-Before the semester really starts, you should write down all test and paper due dates in a planner </p>

<p>-Find out where you can get tutoring as soon as possible–this is especially important for math and chemistry classes</p>

<p>-Keep a planner, and after you have written down all due dates, split each assignment up into small chunks which you can do about an hour or two every day–this makes the workload so much lighter
–For example, if you have a paper due in a month, start right away, perhaps taking one week to do research, one week to outline and organize what you’ll write about, one week to write a rough draft, and one week to revise the draft</p>

<p>-Don’t pull all-nighters</p>

<p>I got a lot of tips from the Professors’ Guide on USNEWS, it has helped me get a good GPA</p>

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<p>Some of my classmates when they get at home from a game/practice they right to sleep then wake up at 3:00am then do there homework/study. </p>

<p>I am thinking to do that but will that work in college? Did anyone here tried it?</p>

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<p>Good luck trying to get some sleep in the dorms at 9pm!</p>

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