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You’ve got some big exams coming up, and you’re ready to give them all you’ve got. But how can you make the most of your study time in the days and weeks before your tests? We’ve got your back. Keep reading for plenty of tips and tricks to help you take your studying and test-taking skills to the next level, so you can do your very best on your upcoming exams.
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Nathan Fox, JDNathan Fox is an LSAT teacher, the co-host of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, and the co-founder of LSATdemon. Nathan is the author of six LSAT books including The Fox LSAT Logical Reasoning Encyclopedia. He scored a 179 on the February 2007 LSAT and holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemonExercise, sleep, and a healthy diet are all important parts of test preparation. Also, take some time to unwind with activities that you enjoy. - QuestionHow much time should students spend preparing for standardized tests?Nathan Fox, JDNathan Fox is an LSAT teacher, the co-host of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, and the co-founder of LSATdemon. Nathan is the author of six LSAT books including The Fox LSAT Logical Reasoning Encyclopedia. He scored a 179 on the February 2007 LSAT and holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemonSpend 3 months studying for a test like the LSAT. If you only study for a few weeks, you won't really know what you're capable of. - QuestionI want to get perfect scores, but I am always distracted by something. What can I do to improve my concentration?
Community AnswerTry to think about the subject you are on and make an effort to ignore everything else. Also, you can try to study for twenty minutes or so at a time, then take a short rest and then start studying again.
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- Study well in advance. This will give you more control and enough time to tie up loose ends.[20]Thanks
- It’s okay to ask a teacher, professor, tutor, or classmate for help if you need it! Some topics and concepts are really tough, and an in-depth explanation from another person can be super helpful.[21]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/students/classroom-strategies/how-to-get-good-grades/
- ↑ https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/study-and-training/help-with-study/how-to-study-better/top-10-study-tips
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-psyched/201207/learning-through-visuals
- ↑ https://students.dartmouth.edu/academic-skills/learning-resources/studying-tips
- ↑ https://students.dartmouth.edu/academic-skills/learning-resources/studying-tips
- ↑ https://www.usa.edu/blog/study-techniques/
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- ↑ https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/studying-101-study-smarter-not-harder/
- ↑ https://www.fnu.edu/7-techniques-improve-study-habits/
- ↑ https://www.fnu.edu/7-techniques-improve-study-habits/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/testing-tips.html
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
- ↑ https://www.stress.org/get-rid-of-sleep-anxiety-and-insomnia-your-guide-to-a-better-nights-rest
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- ↑ Nathan Fox, JD. Academic Tutor. Expert Interview. 15 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/students/classroom-strategies/how-to-get-good-grades/
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