By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to study for multiple exams at once is the key to maintaining your sanity when school gets hectic. At every point in your school career there are going to be times when you have to study for multiple tests …
6 common annotation mistakes youâre likely making
Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Below, I share 6 common annotation mistakes I see students make all the time when reading and marking up text. Check to see if youâre making any of these mistakes, and then follow the solutions I give for up-leveling your annotation game. …
7 note organization ideas
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iâve covered note-taking strategies more than any other topic on my blog and YouTube tutorials. Thatâs because taking notes is a pillar of learning, no matter your situation. Taking notes is also super important for professionals to master – so whether …
How to study in a group: 6 tips for group study sessions
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Even the most independent students can benefit from group study sessions. The trick is knowing how to study in a group so that you get the most out of it. Benefits of studying in a group Studying in a group has …
Study techniques: How to use interleaved practice to study
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The purpose of this post is to teach how to use interleaved practice to study. Although they may not know it, most students study with a less effective technique called blocked practice. Blocked practice is when a student studies one particular …
How to handle multiple projects at the same time
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether youâre a student or a working professional, you need to know how to handle multiple projects at the same time. No matter your age or experience, there are going to be weeks when you have to juggle a report for …
How to make and use a cheat sheet to learn information faster
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If youâre a student of any age, you should know how to make and use cheat sheets. Cheat sheets are an incredible way to organize and learn information faster, whether youâre a middle schooler, graduate student, or professional. If you’d prefer …
4 signs youâre doing too much, and 3 ways to fix it
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Students are often told they need to do a ton of activities in order to create superior transcripts for college applications. First of all: false. More does not equal more, in the eyes of college admissions officers. Hereâs what U.S. News …
Planning time to study: 3 time management tips for students
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. A common complaint I get from students is âI donât have enough time to study.â In most cases, the student has at least five days to study, but chooses not to start until the night before … Whatâs usually happening here …
6 tips for taking the SAT or ACT with ADHD
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. First, we can all agree that the title of this article is basically alphabet soup. Moving on. The SAT and ACT are the two college entrance exams that high school students will need to take as part of the college application …