When you’re a full-time student, you get a lot of syllabi. And usually you get them at the beginning of a semester. That’s ideal. If not, it makes it really hard to get work turned in on time. Unfortunately, a lot of students miss out on the benefits of having a syllabus because they’ve never […]
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3 ways parents can help their student use flashcards effectively
Like we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, we have a love-hate relationship with flashcards. They are really helpful tools when used correctly. However, if you fail to use flashcards effectively, they can also be seriously detrimental. Consider these four big reasons you need to use flashcards effectively: Flashcards take loads of time to create. I personally […]
Do you know the impact study skills have on graduation rates?
Study skills are one of those things we just know are important. Additionally, a lot of students think about study skills as skills that they just know. Well, a recent article published by Southeastern Louisiana University suggests that perhaps study skills are more important than even that. SLU has a great graduation rate for college […]
The simple — but often missed — key to using a study guide correctly
Using a study guide seems simple enough, right? It has to be one of the best tools around… surely. No one can mess it up. It’s the answers to the test given to you before you have to take the test. That’s got to be helpful … doesn’t it? Believe it or not, using a […]
One study skill to easily boost your reading comprehension
Boosting your reading comprehension is a major goal of study skills training. It makes sense. You have to read a lot in school. You might as well get the most you can out of it, right? We’re always looking for tips to help you boost your reading comprehension, so we thought we’d write about one […]
5 marks of a great high school study skills curriculum
Occasionally we’re asked about our curriculum for our high school or middle school study skills courses. Specifically, most people want to know why it works. Is there any reason to trust that this curriculum for our study skills training program will actually benefit their students? We think so. We’ve seen students really enjoy the content. […]
Improve your reading comprehension with 3 simple steps
A low reading comprehension can be a real bummer. It means you’ll have to spend way more time than you want to reading books that you may or may not enjoy. But if it’s a textbook, there is a high likelihood that you aren’t thrilled about the reading. So how do you speed up your […]
College prep is more important than you think it is (and easier, too)
College prep needs to start earlier than you think it does. At least that’s what US News and World Report suggests. In a recent article — Use All 4 Years of High School to Prep for College — it was reported that only 25% of students who took the ACT met college preparedness standards. That […]
English grammar mapped out… it’s less confusing (infographic)
Ever thought learning English grammar was complicated? Us too. Check out this infographic to learn more about the English grammar in a highly connected way. (As an added bonus, this is a great example of how mind maps help you connect ideas together. It’s a great strategy to study for finals.) Explore more visuals like […]
Study for final exams more effectively — quit this common strategy
When it comes time to study for final exams, a little good advice will go a long way. I’ll never forget a conversation I heard two students having in a Starbucks. It went something like this: Student 1: “I’m so worried about this test tomorrow. I have never had to study for final exams. I’m […]