 | Not knowing where to begin Take control and make a list of things you have to do.
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 | Having too much to study and thinking that you don't enough time
to get it all done Read your syllabus so you can plan your time accordingly so you can
get all of your studying done.
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 | The reading is so dry and boring that you can't stay awake to
read it Try to take notes or underline key concepts. Try to read when you are
most alert.
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 | Reading the material, understanding it, and yet it just doesn't
sink in Try to create examples that will help you relate the material to parts
of your own life or something you can remember. Try mnemonics or
memory-assisting techniques.
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 | Guessing you understand something after studying
Test yourself to make sure you really understand what you've just
studied or read.
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 | Feeling overwhelmed by what there is to remember for a test Try to organize the information into sections you can remember or
create examples you can relate to.
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 | Forgetting what you just read Review what you read at the end of each section.
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 | Studying in bed You should try to study in a location similar to the test location.
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 | Cramming before a test Start studying and reviewing your notes long before the test to help
you remember information better.
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 | Staying up all night to study You should avoid mental exhaustion before taking an exam.
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