The key to becoming a successful student is learning how to study smarter, not harder. The vast majority of successful students achieve their success by developing and applying effective study strategies. The following are the great study strategies employed by highly successful students. So if you want to become a successful student, don't get discouraged, don't give up, just follow the strategies below and you'll see your grades go up, your knowledge increase, and your ability to learn information improve.

This is really crucial. If you want to have time for everything, you need to figure out how to make everything fit into your schedule. A critical part of time management for students is studying effectively. You can stare at a textbook for five hours and still not comprehend what you read. You have to make sure the time you’re dedicating to studying counts. Create a schedule that makes sense. Spaced study is more effective than massed study.

Your goal must be specific. You won’t achieve your daily goals if they are not realistic. Can you actually master 5 chapters in one sitting? Probably not. You’ll have much better results if you divide large tasks into smaller units. If you have course outlines with advance assignments, you could set systematic daily goals so that you would be able to cover everything that is coming up on your exam.

Adopt this approach and you’ll gradually overcome your habit of procrastination.

Studies have shown that multitasking is not only physically impossible but negatively affects productivity. So choose one task to work on and stick with it until you’re done. This habit alone will make you a much better student.

Build your own set of study notes and take them into your class. Taking notes will not only keep you more engaged during class, but will also help you narrow down what you need to study when exam time rolls around. It's much easier to reread your notes than to reread your entire textbook.

Ever heard the phrase "two heads are better than one?" Well this can be especially true when it comes to studying. Working in groups enables you to get help from others when you're struggling to understand a concept and complete assignments more quickly. However, study groups can become very ineffective if they're not structured and if groups members come unprepared.

Asking for help does not equate to your failing. If you are in the class, don't be afraid to engage in the learning experience by asking questions, striking up a conversation with the lecturer and getting involved in learning.

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