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Why use a Planner?
Students who are most successful in school (and often life) are masters of organization skills, time management, and planning. The amount of homew...
Goal Setting Guide: Part 5 - Getting on Track and Staying Motivated
We all know how hard it can be to actually follow through on goals we set. Self-motivating is hard! Luckily, there are lots of tricks that help ...
Goal Setting Guide: Part 3 - What Kind of Goals To Set: SMART Goals!
Well, now you know why you should set goals and how to actually do it. Congratulations! You’re on your way. But knowing what kind of goals you sho...
Goal Setting Guide: Part 2 - How to Set Goals: A Beginner’s Guide
So, now you’ve decided to avoid the mad dash that comes with procrastinating. You’re going to set some goals and get things done! But how? How do ...
Goal Setting Guide: Part 1 - Why You Should Set Goals
It’s 3am on a Thursday night and you’re furiously typing up the last page of your massive sociology paper. The paper is due tomorrow (… or is it t...
Finals are just around the corner. Are you ready?
Finals are (almost) here and making sure you have a solid prep plan is key to your success! Take the time to do the following three things and you...
How to Set Up Your Computer to Minimize Distractions and Keep You Focused
Sitting in front of the glowing screen of my laptop, preparing to write this blog post, my attention was pulled in every direction but the directi...
Procrastination: Why we do it and how you can stop it!
Everyone procrastinates. Some more than others, but we all do it. Despite what your high school math teacher may have told you, though, you don’t ...
How The Brain Learns - Tips On How To Study So You Ace Your Exams
It’s very common for students to ace all of their class assignments but still struggle with exams. This is largely due to the fact that studen...
Top 3 rules you have to know about "good" studying
I took Coursera's "Learning How to Learn" 4-week course and it was chalk-full of great advice about how to learn. The introductory reading feat...
Want to do well on your exams? Get some sleep
I’ve been hearing for years about the importance of sleep. No matter how many times my mom’s told me to go to bed at a decent hour, I never reall...
Acing Your Final Exams
An Interview with Academic Success Expert, Lesley Martin
If you’re anything like me, you’re a podcast junkie. I’m talking Serial, This American Li...