So now that I am a soon-to-be Junior in college, I think it's safe to say that I have a few tricks and tips off my sleeve on how to do well in High School. Here is a few you need to know:
1. Get a planner- I know, I know. I have talked about this before, but I swear by it. It helps keep track of future assignments and test, that way I can plan my week ahead of time. Some of you, might have great memory but getting a planner is still a helpful way to keep organized, specially in college when you think you have all this extra time.
2. Don't cram for test- Now I'm not saying to start studying a week in advanced but maybe just start studying a little like two days before the test. Exams are worth a lot in college, so it is important that you do your very best on them.
3. Study in short increments- I am sure you overachievers might have heard about The Pomodoro Method. Essentially it is a way of studying in which you study for say 45 mins and then you take a break for 15 mins. There are some people that study for 25 minutes and then take a 5-10 minute break. It really depends on what works best for you, but the whole point is to not study all at once. All the information in your brain can be processed better in short increments. There is a lot of apps you can install on your phone to help you with that.
4. Interact with what your studying- I know this sounds weird, but let me explain. If you have to study the contents of a book you're not particularly excited about, try to use a highlighter if you can to highlight important information. You can also try reading the book aloud. Or asking yourself questions about the book based on what you just read. Also, sometimes taking notes about what you're reading is time consuming, but so is reading a book and then having no idea what you just read about. You can make flashcards or if you don't have any, try making your own on an app like StudyBlue which I have used a lot through the years. You can also use Quizlet. The idea is that by interacting more with what you're studying you'll be able to retain more information than just mindlessly reading a book.
5. Read stuff!- I don't know about you but I love reading. Reading doesn't just transport you into another world or teach you things, it also helps you improve your writing skills, and that is very important in college, as you will be writing a lot of essays. Some of them will be quite long too! Books are just great. Teach yourself new things. Learn about things you've always wanted to know more about.
6. Seek help from teachers- I struggle with this one even now, so I understand how hard it is to get help. I always felt kind of dumb for needing help, but teachers are literally there to help you. So go get your teacher when you don't understand something. They'll appreciate the effort you are making to understand the material in their class. In college, it is very important that you go to your professors office hours, that way you won't fall behind.
7. Have Fun!- Now that I am in college, sometimes I wish I was back in High School. It might not seem like it in the moment, but High School is a very fun time! So, enjoy it while you can. Spend some time with your friends and family, and don't worry about your future, because everything will work out in the end.
* If your grades aren't so hot right now, that's okay. I did not do that great in high school either. I had decent grades but not the grades I wanted. That doesn't mean that it will be the same in college. On the contrary, my G.P.A is great! You just have to find the best way for you to study. You can do this!
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