Today’s post is quick and to the point because The Economist Magazine recently reported that 75% of student time is used for socialising, recreation and sleeping and only 7% for studying. It’s no mystery why so many students are struggling to get good grades. Stop reading this and get back to your books!!!!
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One of the ironies of the world is that in under developed countries, young people are dying to get to school – in some cases that’s literally true. I don’t want to get on a political soap box because that’s not what this blog is about. Others can do a much better job of promoting […]
We all have bad habits, but bad study habits can kill your grades faster than anything else. I could go on and on, but you know what I’m talking about. Procrastinating, putting things off until the last minute. Not paying attention in class. Not doing the reading (at all let alone BEFORE the lecture). Trying […]
If you are studying for your SAT, LSAT or GMAT, here is the best advice I can give you. Step #1: Buy all the preparation material from the original standardized testing service / organisation. They want you to succeed and are going to be straight with you. Read it all and FOLLOW the recommendations. They […]
Simply stated, most students struggle in school because they don’t know how they learn, In Chapter 1 of my worldwide bestselling study book, I explain step-by-step how you can determine what learning style you have so you can stop wasting countless hours staring at your books, frustrated because nothing’s making sense and you can’t remember […]
Pre Med Student Tance asks some great questions about how to get better grades while holding down a job. Hello Dr. Dussault, As a matter a fact I have read your book twice already. It is truly insightful and I am truly glad I purchased it. The only dilemma I have and I hope you […]
Today’a post is from Setimela in South Africa. Dr Marc Dusssault, I really appreciate the study and speed learning tips you are giving me but I have a problem losing concentration when writing a test and when doing my assignments. This results in me failing the test. This discourages me hence losing confidence. I am […]
Today’s post is funny, but then again it’s not really. I come across people everyday that can’t spell let alone put a few words together. Andrew Powell from Montreal Canada found this original article on Yahoo – America’s educational system captured in a single photo. Well here’s something to make your old English teacher gasp […]
Today’s post is a testimonial from one of my clients who bought my study book, his name is Abel. Hi, Dr Dussault. All I can say is wow. I’m studying ACCA (online) but my main problem was lack of motivation to study. Like you explain in your study book, what was holding me back was […]
Recently, Ann, a First Year University Student posted this comment on this blog… Dear Marc Dussault: I recently purchased your book. It has now been a week and while I agree with a lot of the suggestions in your book, I have yet to start implementing them yet. I was a procrastinator in high school. […]
I recently filmed a bonus video for people who buy my study book. It’s called “5 Minutes To Go From Panic To Passing Tomorrow’s Exam”. In fact, the introduction video is included at the end of this blog post. In the video, I explain strategies that make the most of the little bit of time […]
Today’s post is a YouTube video that answers the most popular questions people ask me about my study book. Get Better Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort
Yeah, you heard me, don’t be a twit! Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace… They’re GREAT, but don’t be a twit and waste your life surfing and playing on the net when life is lived in the REAL WORLD. Your school grades are determined in a CLASSROOM. The number of media options available to kids today is […]
Today’s post is from a 35 year old student struggling with math. His question is not all that uncommon. Hello there, My question is Math the reason that I’m struggling. I’m 35 years old and this is my second semester in college and I’m retaking Math again because the first semester I failed and I’m […]
I need to tell you a story about what happened to a fellow classmate back in Engineering School. But first of all, let me declare my bias. I am a coffee virgin, which means I have never consumed a cup of coffee – ever. The reason is that back in my undergraduate days, I saw […]
