Comments on: The Straight-A Method: How to Ace College Courses http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/ Decoding Patterns of Success Tue, 22 May 2012 11:52:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ginger http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-27512 Ginger Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:14:13 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-27512 Hi Cal, can you please elaborate what 'specific action' mean? For instance how could i make my plan to "Do a book review for Lord of the Flies" less vague? I'm sorry for the silly question! Appreciate your help thanks :D Hi Cal, can you please elaborate what ‘specific action’ mean? For instance how could i make my plan to “Do a book review for Lord of the Flies” less vague? I’m sorry for the silly question! Appreciate your help thanks :D

]]> By: Alexis S. http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-24513 Alexis S. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:48:51 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-24513 Great post! I never thought of dividing my academics int those four categories- very interesting! Your post really made my reflect on my study habits, and as a result, I think I'm going to alter the way I study. I'm currently in a wellness class at my university, and my intellectual goal is to receive all As in my classes. My short term goals to get all As are starting papers ahead of time, studying before doing anything fun, etc. For the most part, these new habits have worked, but in one class I'm still not at the level I would like to be at. I rewrite my class notes and do multiple other tactics, but for some reason, nothing is working in this class. I try to not get overwhelmed with my work, and just do one thing at a time. Unfortunately, there are times when I just get completely stressed and freak out. I'm definitely going to check out the links you've provided. Thanks for giving me new ideas on how to study! Great post! I never thought of dividing my academics int those four categories- very interesting! Your post really made my reflect on my study habits, and as a result, I think I’m going to alter the way I study. I’m currently in a wellness class at my university, and my intellectual goal is to receive all As in my classes. My short term goals to get all As are starting papers ahead of time, studying before doing anything fun, etc. For the most part, these new habits have worked, but in one class I’m still not at the level I would like to be at. I rewrite my class notes and do multiple other tactics, but for some reason, nothing is working in this class. I try to not get overwhelmed with my work, and just do one thing at a time. Unfortunately, there are times when I just get completely stressed and freak out. I’m definitely going to check out the links you’ve provided. Thanks for giving me new ideas on how to study!

]]> By: Sim Ops Guy http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-24032 Sim Ops Guy Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:51:06 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-24032 @ Obelisk, I am in my second semester of an Industrial Engineering degree. My GPA after my first semester was 3.917!! I read 'How to Become a Straight A Student' and it worked for me!! I (barely) graduated from my undergraduate university 14 years ago with a 2.45 GPA and I was very anxious about repeating my mistakes in grad school. I was able to get all my work done between Monday -Thursday (mid terms and finals being exceptions) leaving Friday - Sunday to spend with my wife and kids. Cal's system worked for me, and I strongly recommend you try it! @ Obelisk, I am in my second semester of an Industrial Engineering degree. My GPA after my first semester was 3.917!! I read ‘How to Become a Straight A Student’ and it worked for me!! I (barely) graduated from my undergraduate university 14 years ago with a 2.45 GPA and I was very anxious about repeating my mistakes in grad school. I was able to get all my work done between Monday -Thursday (mid terms and finals being exceptions) leaving Friday – Sunday to spend with my wife and kids. Cal’s system worked for me, and I strongly recommend you try it!

]]> By: confused student http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-23250 confused student Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:26:04 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-23250 Hi. I can't wait to try these tips. I'm still searching for my ideal study method. I find that for some subjects, I hardly make an effort. I don't read the textbook, I don't do past papers and I don't redo tutorial questions, yet I get a first class pass from merely reading over lecture notes and only doing lecture examples [which are much easier than the tut questions and exam standard] (e.g. Financial reporting and maths). Other courses, however, I do read the textbook and I try so hard, yet I'll barely scrape through (e.g. Company law, economics and marketing). Why? Somebody help me... It's driving me crazy. Hi. I can’t wait to try these tips. I’m still searching for my ideal study method. I find that for some subjects, I hardly make an effort. I don’t read the textbook, I don’t do past papers and I don’t redo tutorial questions, yet I get a first class pass from merely reading over lecture notes and only doing lecture examples [which are much easier than the tut questions and exam standard] (e.g. Financial reporting and maths). Other courses, however, I do read the textbook and I try so hard, yet I’ll barely scrape through (e.g. Company law, economics and marketing). Why? Somebody help me… It’s driving me crazy.

]]> By: Obelisk http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-21035 Obelisk Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:46:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-21035 Does this work for Engineering/ Math/ Physics classes? For anyone in the Engineering field, can you tell me that this works? Does this work for Engineering/ Math/ Physics classes? For anyone in the Engineering field, can you tell me that this works?

]]> By: Optional Straight Line Method http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-19878 Optional Straight Line Method Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:42:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-19878 [...] Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Straight-A Method: How to … Last year I introduced The Straight-A Method: a general framework for all of the tactical … [...]

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]]> By: Paul G. http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-15595 Paul G. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:29:02 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-15595 <blockquote>No more late nights reading and re-reading your notes until you feel like you’ve paid your academic dues.</blockquote> This is definitely good advice -- and something I wish I had heard years ago!

No more late nights reading and re-reading your notes until you feel like you’ve paid your academic dues.

This is definitely good advice — and something I wish I had heard years ago!

]]> By: How To Ace Exams in College (Or Anywhere Else) - Efficient Mind http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-14668 How To Ace Exams in College (Or Anywhere Else) - Efficient Mind Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:07:08 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-14668 [...] you really can’t wait for more advice, try checking out this great post at studyhacks. He makes some great points and has an amazing collection of articles on the topic. [...]

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]]> By: student http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-13949 student Thu, 13 May 2010 05:49:57 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/03/09/the-straight-a-method-how-to-ace-college-courses/#comment-13949 @MB <blockquote>I strongly believe intelligence is something you’re born with.</blockquote> Your right, and it's clear your intelligence can't comprehend the amazing resources/stories on this site completely obliterate your point. @MB

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