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How do you effectively cram for a test?

Nathan Fox, JD
LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemon
Nathan 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.

Nathan Fox, JD

LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemon

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Cramming really isn't a good idea. It's better to dig deeper and get the most out of your study sessions.

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How can I overcome my laziness and study to get good grades?

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Write down a list of your goals and create some steps for acheiving them. Seeing your goals on paper may be a good motivator for you.

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I have 2 weeks left for exams and ten subjects in hand. How do I study?

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Study a bit every day instead of each subject each day. Revise what you had studied the day before so you won't forget.

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Why do I still get poor marks even when I study hard?

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You could have test anxiety or study in a place which is full of noise, etc. Study in a quiet, calm place that gives you positive ideas. To overcome test anxiety, check out the helpful tips in this article about dealing with text anxiety on wikiHow.

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How can I raise my percentage if I only have a short time before my exams?

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Create and stick to a study schedule, go through the checklists of those subjects and learn the important material, and practice questions only if you have the time to do so.

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How to score 90% in English?

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Make sure you have paid attention in class, have read the assigned materials, have a good understanding of the themes, plots, etc. of the assigned readings, and if your teacher gives you any hints on what the major writing pieces will be on the exam, be sure to thoroughly prepare for those.

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How should I study six subjects in one week for exams?

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Devote a day to each subject. At the beginning of each study session, briefly go back over what you studied the day before, then get to the new material. Ideally, you should have one day left to go over your notes from all of the subjects.

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I have studied well but I can't get above 80 percent. Please give suggestions to help me get above 80.

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Concentrate on your studies. First, do your homework. Take one subject each day and focus on it.

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How can I get better at concentrating and focusing on my studies?

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You can make a list of what you need to study, and break it down so that you can study a few subjects each day. This will make it less overwhelming. You should also study in an environment that tis free of distractions for best results.

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How can I stop being distracted by TV?

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Turn off the TV and hand over the remote to someone who will keep it from you even if you change your mind.

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I try hard to study in a quiet place, but I'm still not hanging onto the information. What do I do?

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Try studying in a group. Perhaps discussing the information out loud will help you retain it.

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How do I get a good grade on my exams if I forget everything I study?

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Repeat, repeat, repeat. It's all about constantly revising your work; that way you will not forget anything.

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How do I do better on my first semester exams?

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Make a study schedule and stick with it put all the distractions down when you are studying and study in a quiet place to stay focused.

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How to get the full marks for essay type questions/essays or also known as composition question?

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Have a solid structure. Many use the PETAL technique, which stands for point, evidence, technique, analysis, link. You could ask your teacher/advisor what structure they think is best for your specific exam questions.

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