Comments on: How to Ace Essay Questions Using the Three Minute Rule http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: The Fright of Test-Taking « Student in the States http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-9978 The Fright of Test-Taking « Student in the States Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:59:34 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-9978 [...] “How to Ace Essay Questions Using the Three Minute Rule,” by Study Hacks – This post is from the archives of Study Hacks, but I think it’s worth looking at even almost a year later. It focuses on essay exams, and, as someone who has read a lot of student essay exams, I love the advice Study Hacks gives on how to calm down, focus, and get the writing done in a stressful situation. [...] […] “How to Ace Essay Questions Using the Three Minute Rule,” by Study Hacks – This post is from the archives of Study Hacks, but I think it’s worth looking at even almost a year later. It focuses on essay exams, and, as someone who has read a lot of student essay exams, I love the advice Study Hacks gives on how to calm down, focus, and get the writing done in a stressful situation. […]

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]]> By: John Kearney http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7504 John Kearney Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:27:34 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7504 What i also find helpful, which is the method i take on most essays, is for 2 minutes or so think about you. Your life is full of events, how can you relate to the topic? Are there any examples form your life you can give? I did this last year on the SAT and got a perfect score. What i also find helpful, which is the method i take on most essays, is for 2 minutes or so think about you. Your life is full of events, how can you relate to the topic? Are there any examples form your life you can give? I did this last year on the SAT and got a perfect score.

]]> By: John Kearney http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7503 John Kearney Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:24:00 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7503 Wow this is great! I wish I read this before the SAT last week. Thanks for the tip. Wow this is great! I wish I read this before the SAT last week. Thanks for the tip.

]]> By: supergirl http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7473 supergirl Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:43:51 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7473 Why do it after the outline? Why not before? Also I assume we adjust the time based on exam length -- more if it's a three-hour-one-essay, less if it's a one-hour-three-essay -- and that the three minutes is separate to the outlining time itself (which I usually spend at least 20% of the allotted exam time on, more like a third most of the time, because I find it so valuable to have a blueprint of all the points I need to make when it's near the end of three hours and I'm completely out of mental energy) Any advice for finishing blue-book exams on time? Why do it after the outline? Why not before?

Also I assume we adjust the time based on exam length — more if it’s a three-hour-one-essay, less if it’s a one-hour-three-essay — and that the three minutes is separate to the outlining time itself (which I usually spend at least 20% of the allotted exam time on, more like a third most of the time, because I find it so valuable to have a blueprint of all the points I need to make when it’s near the end of three hours and I’m completely out of mental energy)

Any advice for finishing blue-book exams on time?

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7453 Study Hacks Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:14:24 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7453 <blockquote>Hm… what about Theatre Studies (A level)? I don’t find I can really plan those essays - I just have to write and hope what comes out is good enough!</blockquote> To be honest, I don't quite know what an A level Theatre Studies essay questions looks like?

Hm… what about Theatre Studies (A level)? I don’t find I can really plan those essays - I just have to write and hope what comes out is good enough!

To be honest, I don’t quite know what an A level Theatre Studies essay questions looks like?

]]> By: Suzie Bee http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7446 Suzie Bee Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:46:50 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7446 Hm... what about Theatre Studies (A level)? I don't find I can really plan those essays - I just have to write and hope what comes out is good enough! Hm… what about Theatre Studies (A level)? I don’t find I can really plan those essays - I just have to write and hope what comes out is good enough!

]]> By: Anna http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7439 Anna Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:05:25 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7439 M.: It is devastatingly successful for AP essays. Our AP teacher emphasized a 5 minute period that we write our outlines and what we're going to say before we start writing. It worked for me; I got a 5 on every AP essays test I've taken :) M.: It is devastatingly successful for AP essays. Our AP teacher emphasized a 5 minute period that we write our outlines and what we’re going to say before we start writing. It worked for me; I got a 5 on every AP essays test I’ve taken :)

]]> By: M. http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7438 M. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:54:03 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7438 How long does the exam have to be for the 3-minute rule to work? Does it apply to a 45-minute English essay, or a 45-minute AP history essay? (high school) How long does the exam have to be for the 3-minute rule to work? Does it apply to a 45-minute English essay, or a 45-minute AP history essay? (high school)

]]> By: ElamBend http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7435 ElamBend Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:42:18 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/12/08/how-to-ace-essay-questions-using-the-three-minute-rule/#comment-7435 This very easily translates to law school exams as well. Just outline in the accepted law essay form (IRAC or ICRAC) This very easily translates to law school exams as well. Just outline in the accepted law essay form (IRAC or ICRAC)

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