How to Cram
(even though you shouldn't!)

A.  General Comments
        *Cramming is not the same as learning.  If you rely on cramming, you
            cheat yourself of true education.
        *If you cram for mid-terms, you'll find out on the final that you
            don't remember the information.
        *Information stored during cramming is unavailable to the brain
            after 1-2 days.
        *Cramming is only to be used to make the best out of a bad
            situation!

B.  Make Choices
        *Pick a few of the most important facts and elements of the course
            and learn these backward, forward and upside down.
        *Resist the temptation to go over everything lightly.  You'll recall
           none of it!  Spend 25% of your time learning new material and
            75% of your time drilling yourself on that material.

C.  Make a Plan
        *Choose what you want to study, determine how much time you have,
            then set deadlines for yourself.

D.  Use mind map review sheets and flash cards.

E.  Recite over & over-recitation can burn facts into your brain like
        nothing else can! Record yourself calling out facts and play the
        tape in your car.

F.  Relax! This helps reduce anxiety before & after the test.

G.  Don't "should" on yourself.  Lighten up!  You are human!
 

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