13 Brilliant Study Hacks to Kick Finals in the Butt

When it comes to studying, wasting time will be your downfall. Study more efficiently with hacks that are so simple you won't believe you didn't think of them yourself. We scoured the web for the best tips on how to take on school like a boss. Use this foolproof advice, and you'll be on your way to a 4.0 grade point average! Sources: Instagram user justinepoe, Imgur

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Treat yourself after every practice exam question.

Administer one Skittle per correct answer!

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Treat yourself after every paragraph.
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Treat yourself after every paragraph.

This method is also great for reading subjects you aren't so stoked about.

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Stay hydrated.
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Stay hydrated.

Keep a jug by your desk!

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Send yourself threatening reminders.
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Send yourself threatening reminders.

Quick and effective.

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Need to memorize a lot of concepts? Surround your life with them.
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Need to memorize a lot of concepts? Surround your life with them.

Write down definitions on sticky notes and then stick them EVERYWHERE. Whether it's in your car, on your mirror, or all over your fridge, put the notes in a place that's visible and a part of your everyday life.

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Use the Pomodoro technique.
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Use the Pomodoro technique.

To maximize efficiency, follow the Pomodoro philosophy: 25 minutes of hard work, then a five-minute break. For every third break, take 20 minutes off.

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Write motivational to-do lists.
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Write motivational to-do lists.

Write a to-do list. Now imagine if Jesse from Breaking Bad rewrote your to-do list. Hold your head up a little higher, because you're a boss and you will razzle-dazzle that résumé.

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Stay away from junk food.
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Stay away from junk food.

Keep your brain sharp by snacking smart! Here are 42 healthy recipes to get you started.

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Color-code your notes.
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Color-code your notes.

Messy monochrome notes can be overwhelming. Color can help break up the page and force your mind to think about the material in terms of different concepts. We personally love the Cornell method of note-taking.

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Create your own quizzes.
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Create your own quizzes.

Before an exam, type up key concepts from your notes, but leave blanks and spaces. This works because it forces you to review your notes, and retain information by typing it out a second time. Print out a couple of copies, and try your hand at your own quiz!

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Write relevant page numbers on flash cards.
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Write relevant page numbers on flash cards.

Keep flash cards simple and straightforward. Don't spend an excessive amount of time making them. Instead, write down a few key words to jog your memory, and jot the relevant page number in the corner for reference.

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Don't forget: you still have to go to class.
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Don't forget: you still have to go to class.

You can use all the tips and tricks in the world, but at the end of the day, going to class, doing your homework, and talking to your teacher are still vital to getting a 4.0 GPA!

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3 Back-to-School Tech Hacks You'll Actually Use

In this episode of The Sync Up, we're taking some of the pressure off of the college and high school students out there with three study hacks you'll actually use. These tips use apps that you already know and love (like Evernote) and make them better!