Are you struggling to find the time to stay on top of your requirements? Don’t worry, we’ve been there too. From the dreaded last-minute cram session that seems to sneak up on us faster than an espresso shot to the stress of worrying about the consequences, we know these feelings all too well. Whether you’re […]
Cramming Vs. Strategic Studying: Which Is Better for Test Preparation?
Are you or your children having difficulty preparing for upcoming tests or exams? If so, it’s essential to make sure you have the best studying strategies to ensure success. Unsurprisingly, some students may turn to cramming to try to prepare for test day. However, is cramming the most effective way for your kids to study […]
Nope — Cramming still doesn’t work. (And The BBC Agrees with us)
We’ve been teaching students for a long time that cramming for a test is perhaps one of the worst ways to get prepared for an exam. Seriously. There really isn’t an effective exam cram in the most basic sense of the word. I know it feels effective. After a nice, all-night cram session, you really feel […]
Why You Aren’t Going to Cram for Your Next Exam
Cram for Your Next Exam I’m originally from Oklahoma, and I love wearing boots. For years I didn’t actually have dress shoes. Instead I had one pair of brown cowboy boots and one pair of black python-skin cowboy boots. I wore them to weddings, funerals, special occasions, class, dates, and anything else where my shirt had to have a collar and/or buttons. […]
5 Time-Wasters Effective Students Avoid During a Cram Session
One key effective students master during a cram session is efficiency. The goal of each cram session is to get the right points from your notes, into your head, then onto the paper in as little time as possible. Avoiding these 5 time-wasters will help improve that efficiency. Cram Session Time-Waster #1: Re-reading the chapter This time-waster is the Jersey […]
7 Essential Steps to Cram for a Test Without Losing Your Mind
It’s December. That means apple cider, family, Christmas lights, and (that’s right; you guessed it) finals. I’m in a coffee shop surrounded by college students cram for an exam. The girl across the room is about to rub a bald spot in her hair trying to figure out calculus. The guy in the corner just […]