How to Study Better

It is no secret that there are many differences between high school and college. College students have very different living arrangements, social lives, school/work schedules, and meals compared to most high school students.

One difference between high school and college are the tests & studying for them. In high school, many tests could be passed with a brief read-through of the notes the night before or the morning of. In college, many tests could be passed with a long, tiring cramming of notes the week before or pulling an all-nighter the night of. Learning that difference can be a hard lesson to learn.

There are millions of results when googling "college studying tips" that include articles, opinions, research, and info-graphics. All this information can be overwhelming for any college student searching for a new studying technique so it's crucial to remember that every college student is different. Every college student will have a different experience with studying for exams; take note on what works for you and what doesn't.

Here's college student tested tips or techniques on getting better test scores:

Megan June reveals of some of her studying secrets:

• Be organized 
• Have goals
• Go to tutoring or office hours
• Study every day
• Rewrite your notes
• Make flashcards 
• Know what to do before/after class
• Turn off the distractions
• Take breaks
• Study groups
• Make a list of questions. 

Samantha shares her insights on studying:

• Actually pay attention in class. 
• Take good notes 
• Read over your notes daily. 
• Make note cards 
• Study hard 
• Don't be afraid to use the internet
• Get some rest
• Get up early to review
• Go to class with confidence 

Rachel defines some DON'Ts on studying:

• Don't save it until the last minute
• Don't be cluttered with distractions. 
• Don't avoid sleep. 
• Don't underestimate the time you should set aside to study.
• Don't underestimate all the material that you will need. 
• Don't only cram in sutdying in between all of your other stuff. 
• Don't look at something once and move on. 
• Don't study or memeoriaze material without understanding it. 
• When studying with someone else. Don't move on if you still don't get it. 
• Don't be scared to go to office hours

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