Better Relationship Between Friends

A strong academic record can open
doors for you down the road. More importantly, through the process of becoming
a straight-A student, you’ll learn values like hard work, discipline and
determination.

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Rule #1: Always have a
plan.

(a) As the semester progresses, keep track of key dates:
tests and exams, project submission deadlines, term breaks, etc.

Enter these dates into a physical or digital calendar.

If you choose to use a digital calendar, I recommend Google
Calendar.

(b) Schedule a fixed time every week where you review your
upcoming events over the next two months. Mark down when you’ll start preparing
for that Math exam, working on that History project, or writing that English
paper.

(d) Next, note your commitments for the coming week, e.g.
extracurricular activities, family gatherings, extra classes. On your calendar,
highlight the blocks of time you’ll have for schoolwork.

This planning process might sound time-consuming, but it’ll
typically take just 15 minutes every week.

This is a wise investment of time as a student, because the
rest of your week will become far more productive.

This way, you’ll be studying smart, not just hard!

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Rule #2: Be organized.

Ever had trouble finding your notes or assignments when you
needed them? You probably ended up wasting precious time looking for them,
before you finally asked to borrow them from your friend.

Many students tell me that they keep all their notes and
assignments in one big pile, and only sort them out before their exams!

Being organized – it’s easier said than done, I know.