Review Before Tests Begin your test preparation activities as far in advance as you can. Go over your texts, notes, and homework. Make sure you understand and remember every part. Then try to summarize the material into one or a few pages. Study your summary until you become very familiar with it. Learn to anticipate […] Read more
Organize List facts in alphabetical or chronological order. Get a general idea of the textbook material, note the simple to complex and general to specific. Logical facts are easier to remember. Make It Meaningful Look for connections in what you are studying. For example, packing a parachute by itself can be boring, however, the excitement […] Read more
First off, no way!!! Deep down inside, past what anybody says, past what grades you get, past how tough it is to do some school things, you know you’re no dummy! If you don’t. . . well, I’m here to tell you it’s so! The only DUMMY I ever met was the kid who got […] Read more
Hello, I’m a 4-year college grad, also now enrolled in a tech college part-time. I’m 33 years old. I’d like to pass on some advice to younger college students to help them avoid my mistakes. I got a 4-year liberal arts degree, and so did many of my friends. Degrees like Psychology, Art, Theatre, History, […] Read more
Preview the text The first thing you should do when you open a new book is to preview the text. Look at the contents page and survey the topics covered in the text. Then ask yourself what you already know and what you think you will need to know about the topics that will be […] Read more