How To-25: How to Force Yourself to Seriously Study

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Can't study and actually apply that knowledge on your SAT?
This article will how you how to study and get the A+ so either you can go to that rave or you can show Elmer that you are capable of an A+.

Steps

1. Get some peace. Nothing is more interfering than unwanted noises and other disturbance. Turn off your computer, television, ask your parents/room mates to be quiet, etc.
   
2. Open your books and start reading. This might be the hardest step, but once you get used to it, it feels normal, and easy.
   
3. Write notes in your book. In most cases, when you think you know it all, you usually don't. Write it down. It helps you memorize the subject, therefore making it easier to learn.
   
4. Set a period of time for studying. You might be mentally exhausted from all the reading and writing, making you less interested in the subject, and there's a risk of forgetting what you just read.
   
5. If all this doesn't work for you, take some time to think about how you study best. Some people have an easier time studying when the TV is on, but muted or at a low level. Others must have absolute silence. If you are one of these, try wearing earmuffs or headphones to dull the noise if at home or in a crowded area.

Tips

• Many schools have studying groups. Consider joining one of these if you're having trouble with your subject. Studying with other people makes it more fun to learn aswell.
  
• Give yourself rewards for doing difficult tasks and questions.
  
• Take short breaks during the studying, just to clear your mind.
  
• Always have a sufficient amount of pencils and other writing gear.
  
• While you are studying, have a calm mind. Try not to think about events that will affect your emotions.

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