Unconventional SAT Prep: What I’ve Learned So Far…
Based on the initial responses to my call for unconventional SAT prep strategies, I have extracted a couple early insights. I still want to hear … Read more
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Unconventional SAT Prep
Something I’ve been curious about lately is how my study advice does or does not apply to the related arena of standardized tests. I’m interested … Read more
Monday Master Class: Three Trivial Study Habits that Provide Significant Results
Sometimes, the hardest part of a making a major lifestyle change is achieving those first positive results. So here are three stupidly simple study tips … Read more
Monday Master Class: Three Unexpected Study Tips
Most study advice, admittedly, is not all that surprising: study earlier, have a schedule, don’t write papers drunk. Occasionally, however, in the course of my … Read more
The Straight-A Gospels: Studying is a Technical Skill
This is the second post in a three-part series focusing on the Straight-A Gospels. Today we focus on Gospel #2: Studying is a Technical Skill … Read more
The Straight-A Gospels: Pseudo-Work Does Not Equal Work
This is the first post in a three-part series focusing on the Straight-A Gospels — the core concepts behind my book, How to Become a … Read more
The Straight-A Gospels
My book, How to Become a Straight-A Student, presents a simple thesis: Most college students could score straight A’s without studying more hours than the … Read more
Monday Master Class: The Graph as Question
[Originally sent to Study Hacks Newsletter on 6/25/07] I begin with an academic horror story that motivates today’s advice. If you want to skip the … Read more
