After a few semesters of college, I am consistently disappointed each time I receive an exam or quiz back. I constantly find myself making mistakes which I consider careless or avoidable; I know this is a widespread sentiment among students everywhere. What's your advice?
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posted by ptsampras14
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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I seem to have completely forgotten how to write and edit scientific papers. Please hope me!
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posted by Gneisskate
on Feb 12, 2012 -
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Will the immediate, short-term side effects from Zoloft and Klonopin have a serious impact on my ability to study and perform on tests?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2011 -
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Starting Inorganic and General Chemistry at Uni with no prior knowledge! How do i catch up with the rest come exam time?
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posted by freddymetz
on May 29, 2011 -
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I'd like some diverse ideas on how to "design" a study plan for final examinations. What works for you? What are your theories on the best way to study? (*example scenario inside)
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posted by KLF
on May 23, 2011 -
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I am interested in people's exam preparation strategies (especially if you study psychology like me). It has suddenly occurred to me that I'm not very metacognitive about my learning. How do I intuit what are the most important concepts (likely to be on an exam, in short-answer format)? How do you pick up on hints from the lecturers?
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posted by KLF
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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What are some quick techniques to mitigate my own (mainly physical) stress response?
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posted by rumposinc
on Aug 2, 2010 -
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How do I motivate myself when studying for my college exams, when all I can think about is not disappointing people?
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posted by anonymous
on May 18, 2010 -
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I've had to miss two weeks of university lectures due to health reasons and now have a lot of catching up to do before my exams. How do I not go crazy?
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posted by teraspawn
on May 9, 2010 -
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I just failed my PhD quals for the second time and they're going to kick me out of the program. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 4, 2009 -
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I'm out of fresh encouraging perspectives, and the stakes are higher than ever. Please help me figure out how to best be a supportive friend in the 11th hour of my pal's struggles with studying for the med school boards.
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posted by dorothy humbird
on Apr 29, 2009 -
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How can I change my habits? I'm a graduate student, and I am taking my PhD qualifying examinations within the next year. I am down to the wire and I need to change my habits, and they are very, very bad.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2008 -
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I have an exam coming up (in a matter of hours, in fact) in French. I'm in highschool and plan on continuing French well into university. Where can I find literate and well-spoken French-speakers that I can talk to? Failing that, where can I find interactive resources/web-quizzes to test my knowledge of French grammar?
posted by PuGZ
on Oct 26, 2005 -
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I'm going to college...about 10 years late. My employer will pay for school, but not for another 6 months, and I want to get started now. My school will accept up to 45 credits through the CLEP exams. Anyone take them? Any advice on studying or strategies for taking them? Helpful books?
posted by horsemuth
on Mar 18, 2005 -
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Civil service exams. Anyone ever taken them? What did you do to prepare? This is in Illinois, if it makes a difference.
posted by sugarfish
on Jan 12, 2005 -
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I'm studying for the New York bar exam (law), using BarBri, and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who's passed the bar and can give me any pointers on scrambling to learn all this material? I feel like a candle burning at both ends and I need some moral support. Thanks!
posted by adrober
on Jun 23, 2004 -
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Exam time. 2 weeks until some massive exams, which mostly consist of memorising and regurgitating code snippets and proofs for maths theorems out. Any tips/hints for last minute revision to round off longer term memorisation?
posted by Mossy
on May 26, 2004 -
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Law school final exams are here! The key is analysis and clarity rather than rote memorization, so rest and concentration are ideal. But I'm a complete insomniac. What's the best way to ensure 8 hours of sleep before a 9 AM exam? Chemical solutions (over the counter), while not preferred, are OK unless there is a chance that they will interfere with mental ability the next morning.
posted by PrinceValium
on Dec 10, 2003 -
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