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
Administer one Skittle per correct answer!
This method is also great for reading subjects you aren't so stoked about.
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.
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.
These college kids laminated their study guides and studied in the hot tub. Genius. It'll keep you relaxed and focused.
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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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.
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!
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.
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!
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!