how to get straight a’s
1. quit comparing yourself to others
a lot of students tend to compare themselves to other students. afterwards, they put themselves down and find excuses to why “insert name” is smarter than them.
you have no excuse. you just need to find your own strategy and improve your way of studying. you don’t need to spend hours like Lisa Simpson (my queen). or maybe you do? as i mentioned, we are all different and different things work for us all.
2. take breaks in between
while studying, do not study non-stop. studying shouldn't feel forced. make sure you take breaks so that your brain can take time to collect everything you studied. a good tip is to take a break every 20 minutes.
3. pay attention in class
you must give it your all in class. take notes. listen carefully when the teacher is going through a new topic. if you have a problem concentrating and you miss a point, raise your hand and ask your teacher what they just said. if there’s something you just don’t understand, take a few notes and ask your teacher after class (or after the lecture) to elaborate what they went through.
when in doubt, don't be afraid to raise your hand. nobody cares. there is no such thing as a dumb question. let them laugh, at least you’ll understand and you won't risk getting a lower grade. most of the time, your whole class may also be wondering the same thing but are hesitant to ask. be the courageous one.
4. plan, plan, and plan.
planning is key. experiment and find out what time you are more likely able to focus.
you can also start a notebook almost like a school diary, where you can write down everything you learn each day. (after school). you can also plan your studies and write down anything school related there.
5. avoid all types of distraction and take care of your health.
do things like...
● sleep well, try to get around 7 hours
● eat well, food is important
● grab healthy snacks. the more information you consume, the hungrier you get.
6. whatever happens, happens.
accept whatever grade you receive and think of ways to improve. failure is a lesson in disguise. remember, everyone fails but the only ones who never quit actually succeed.
do not study just to get good grades. the goal shouldn't be to achieve straight a’s. make your goal to learn as much as possible each semester/trimester. don't be the person who forgets everything after an exam.
have a goal to educate yourself. if there’s something that you don't understand, write it down and ask your teacher the next day.
try to live as stress free as possible. shake it off and keep going if you get a bad grade, do better next time, and achieve straight a’s.
