One of the most important factors in improving test grades is learning to manage your test stress levels. This week’s question is about just that: It doesn’t matter how I study. When it comes to test time, I’m always a
This is a question that drives attention to a concept that I find horribly depressing about most mainstream study advice: I get alright grades in school but my parents tend to freak out over every subpar grade I get. They
This week’s question caught my attention because it’s similar to a problem that I’ve fought with in my own life. While I don’t know of any great solutions, there are a few tricks that might help. I’ve recently got in
Study halls are bad enough for studying. This week’s question is about when it’s appropriate to have your phone with you while studying. I know you always recommend not having your phone with you while you’re trying to study but
This week’s question is about a certain tweak a reader was considering making on the 15 minute study session. Sure, I like tweaks. They’re essential to making it work for every individual but this one just happens to be a
Distractions come in a number of different flavors. When it comes to class time, doodling is one of the most common. It also happens to be the subject of this week’s question. I can never take good notes in class.
A good percentage of the readers of this blog are what I might call, “well trained” students. No, that’s not that they’re good students. No, it’s also not that they’re well educated. They certainly don’t feel comfortable with the strategies
This week’s question is from a student with his instincts saying, “college isn’t for me.” This isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually pretty awesome. But hold on… Asking the question is smart. This Q & A will tell you what you need
I regularly get questions from students that don’t give themselves enough credit. This was a particularly depressing one that I got and shortened significantly for this post: I just can’t ever seem to get my grades up. I try focusing
This week’s question is about an article I wrote a few weeks ago. The reader noticed a subject that I didn’t expand on too deeply but was rather important. I don’t know how you could say it’s possible for anyone