HOW TO BE A TOP STUDENT

I was inspired by a video I saw from TED in YouTube. They are known to provide motivational talks. So I am writing this.

LESSON 1: Don't worry about IQ

Top students don't get really great scores just because they are smarter. There are different factors in becoming a top student. If you think you're not smart enough or doesn't have that high IQ, vanish that thought. School is not about that.

LESSON 2: Don't just AIM to work hard

You saw it right. Don't just AIM to work hard. A lot of students say that they will start working hard, will stop procrastinating, will start being responsible on every start of a school year or even semesters. But most of the time they just say this but not really doing it. At the end, no changes will be seen. You have to commit to that mentality of working hard. In this matter, actions speak louder than words.

LESSON 3: Model the top students

You may think that it is impossible to be like the top students. You're definitely wrong. You may ask them or observe what they are doing differently and try it. Top students are not selfish to not share what they do, approach them. Seeing that their study habits are effective to you can make a difference to your grades. I'm telling you, it's not greedy to be a top student, it's actually a good thing to dream big. But to stay HUMBLE.

HERE ARE TIPS TO BE A TOP STUDENT

TIP 1: Make a study time table

Whether you're preparing for an exam or just a week in school, you have to make a study plan. It will help in visualizing how much time you have and it serves as a guide in your days/week/month. In making your study plan, studying, doing homeworks, writing paper shouldn't be the only thing included in it. You have to add your leisure or things you like doing such as watching Netflix, socializing with friends, shopping, etc. A study time table solely dedicated table will become boring and early on it you will stop complying. Make sure to balance time in both studying and having fun.

TIP 2: Be disciplined

Being a top student is not easy. There a lot of things you have to sacrifice. If you like spending your hours watching irrelevant videos, why not open your notebook and read some notes. Instead of browsing your social media s why not make flashcards on Quizlet. Yes I said that you still have to have fun but have discipline in choosing what's necessary to do with your precious time.

TIP 3: Do practice problems

Most student spend their time re-reading notes or revising to memorize their lessons before exams. But it is not helpful to overload your brain with information without processing it. Practice exams are recommended because in answering these tests do not evaluate according to how much you've memorized but how much you understood it. Analysis is better than memorizing. Spend less time in revising notes but more is doing practice exams.

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