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12 Study Tips that will Boost your Results

1. Set Study Goals There is lots of credible research suggesting that goal setting can be used as part of a strategy to help people successfully effect positive changes in their lives, so never underestimate the power of identifying to yourself the things you want to achieve. Just make sure to  ask yourself some key questions : Am I setting realistic goals? Will I need to work harder to achieve those goals? If you’re happy with the goals you’ve set then you should aim to develop your study plan for the year ahead with your goals in mind.  2. Make a Study Plan Time is precious. Nobody is more aware of this than the poor student who hasn’t studied a thing until the night before an exam. By then, of course, it’s too late. The key to breaking the cycle of cramming for tests is to think ahead and  create an effective study plan . Not only will this help you get organised and make the most of your time, it’ll also put your mind at ease and eliminate that nasty feeling y...

four steps to create your study plan

Step #1: Create a time chart   of your current activities .  Creating a time chart will allow you to see how you spend your time from day to day. For a one-week period, take notes about your daily activities. Record things like when you are at work, school, or home with family. Even note when you eat and sleep. Once you have done this for a week, look for times that you can slip in an hour of dedicated studying . This chart can be helpful for determining days and times that are consistent each week that you can devote to studying. Step #2: Develop a schedule Now that you have determined available days and times for studying, make a mark in your planner or calendar. Use detailed notes to block out times on your calendar so that you are reminded every time you look at it. It is best to have a schedule written down so you don’t forget. Seeing it written down can make it seem more important, like a doctor’s appointment you cannot miss. Also, it is helpful to write down whi...

What is a study plan?

A study plan is an organized schedule that students create that outlines study times and learning goals. Just like with work or school schedules, college students should develop a study schedule where they can block off days and times in their calendar dedicated to studying. Creating a study plan not only helps you become more organized, but it also holds you accountable for your own learning outcomes. If you are an online student, a study plan is even more important in your success in college, since you need to have self-discipline and determination to complete your studies without the constant reminders of an instructor. Why do I need a study plan? A study plan is an effective way to help you navigate through your college education in an organized way. Every student will develop a different study plan; there is no correct study plan for everyone. When creating your personalized study plan, you will need to do some self-evaluation of your current schedule and time management....

10 essentials steps to create a study schedule

Studying is an essential part of academic success. However, it is sometimes difficult to find the time to study for every subject we need to study for. One way to balance our studying is to create a study schedule, but sometimes, that can be harder than we think. Not only do you have to prioritize the subjects or courses you need to study for within a certain block of time, but you also have to juggle other responsibilities such as family, friends, and your own entertainment! So, here are 10 essentials steps to create a study schedule! 1 –  Your first step in creating a study schedule is to  assess your current schedule and the way you currently spend time . This will enable you to take a good look at how you use time and to help identify where you can be more efficient and what activities you might be able to cut. Determine how many hours a week you currently study; Determine how many hours a week you currently devote to entertainment; Do some quick math to see what ...

Following Your Schedule

Make the most of your scheduled off time One of the biggest challenges in following your study schedule is that you’ll be tempted to blow it off and instead do something relaxing, fun, or entertaining. However, you need to resist this temptation and instead make the most of your scheduled entertainment time. Look forward to your off time as a reward for studying . Use your off time as a way of recharging. Taking a nap might help you. Going for a walk or doing some yoga might relax you and help you to focus when you need to get back to studying . Make sure to get out of the house. Use your off time to go out away from your study space. Take short breaks and stick to them Make sure to take one break during each study block. However, this could present problems. One of the most important elements of following your study schedule is to make sure you abide by your schedule and only take the allotted amount of break time. Taking extra breaks or prolonging breaks can and will unde...

Creating Your Study Schedule

Establish short-term and long-term goals for studying It will be easier to create and manage your schedule if you know what you want to achieve at the end. This will also help you identify areas that you need to focus on. Short-term goals might include passing a test in a week, finishing a paper within 2 weeks, or memorizing a presentation in 10 days. For these projects, break up your tasks by day. Long-term goals might include getting into a certain college, winning a scholarship, or landing a certain job or internship . For these, break down your goals by week and month to make them more manageable. Make sure you know exactly how much time you have for each of these goals. Write the end date down and calculate how many days, weeks, and months are left. For example, what is the deadline for a college application or when are your exams? List all the subjects you need to study Perhaps the first step in creating your study schedule is to list all of the subjects and courses ...

How to write the great college assignments to get Good Grades?

Most of the students don't take these college assignments seriously and are only concerned with getting done with them before the deadline. This is not an ideal approach as they miss out on so much of learning which could actually help them in getting marks and also enhance their writing skills. There are certain specific tips and tricks that you can employ in while writing your college assignment to enhance your learning experience and also to ensure that you get good grades for your hard work. Research Your Topic Well You should start your assignment by understanding what you have been asked to do. If you are writing a technical assignment, it would be good to do proper research and be well versed with the fundamental concepts. If it is an arts paper, consider different perspectives from which the topic can be approached and written. You can always approach your teachers to help you with understanding things better. Create a Blueprint The initial writing should...

Tips that can help you score well in exams

There is no scarcity of colleges in India but this increase in the opportunity has also brought there has also been a decline in the quality of education . This means that there has also been an increased number of students who are not able to pass or perform well in the exams.  Here, we discuss ways in which any student can score well in exams.  Start early and good A common mistake that students across various streams make is that they think they have a lot of time in their hands to prepare for the exams. It might be true in some cases but mostly this time goes away so fast that the students find themselves facing the exams before they even realize. It's okay to spend some time doing what you like but keep in mind to balance it with studies.  It would be advisable to revise everything you have learnt in the class on that particular day itself so that you are on track. Well begun is half done, have no doubts about that! Take help from online resources While n...

7 tech greats who do not have a college degree

Our parents and society repeatedly stress on the importance of education and a degree from a reputed college. But if  there are multiple famous personalities who dropped out of college to fulfill their dreams and changed the way things happened in the world?! You heard it right. These change makers realized that classroom lectures were not meant for them and they needed to go out there in the world to make it possible to do what they wanted to. Here, we present the list of 7 tech greats who dropped out of college and became successful nevertheless.  Steve Jobs Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak dropped out of their respective colleges: Reed College and University of California joined forces and founded Apple Computer in 1976. The two became friends when Jobs worked for a summer at HP, where Wozniak was working on a mainframe computer. 41 years later, Apple is the world's largest information technology company by revenue, and the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer...

How to make an effective study schedule for college students?

College is the phase where one learns professionalism and gains knowledge that would help them build a successful career and great life for himself in the later stages of life. If there is anything that college teaches you best it's multi-tasking and the art of prioritizing. However, during the exam times you can easily find students struggling to manage things and are often buried in books all day long. They hardly have time to take a break let alone consider indulging in some extra-curricular during exam season.   Well, one simple ways to achieve that balance is to make a proper study time table wherein you allot proper time and focus to both your academics and extra-curricular. Identify   Your Learning Style The first step is to figure out the method that works best for you when it comes to learning new things or memorizing something that you already know. Different methods work best for different people like some people learn things better by writing them ...