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Most people are eligible for the ETR because they receive Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A. However, there are some payments that prevent you from receiving FTB Part A, but which still entitle you to receive the refund. You can also claim the refund if you are an independent student. For more information, see Am I eligible?
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You can claim the ETR even if you are not required to lodge a tax return. For more information, see How do I claim?
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Hey Dr. Dussault,
I have read your book twice and purchased your speed reading course which I have viewed and am now practicing. I have even recommended your book to my younger cousins and even my mom and aunt who are all in the midst of studying and looking for better strategies.
I have a question with regards to my specific concern: As an accounting student, the material I am exposed to is quite dense and technical, so I have to be very careful and thorough when I read this material ( I know you know all this but I just want to pinpoint my issues). I don’t speed read efficiently yet but do use my finger while reading which has sped up the process a little bit. What I want to ask you is what strategies do you recommend specifically for accounting material? How can I color code my notes without taking up too much time? And finally, should I practice my speed reading exercises on my accounting material or pick up a lighter book or novel to do so?
Thank you for your help.
Kind Regards,
Taha Laique
Taha,
I have university degrees in engineering, an MBA as well as a post-graduate degree in law with a focus on taxation and wealth protection which is very similar to accounting.
As I think I mentioned in previous comment replies and/or blog posts – the KEY is to read a page WITHOUT highlighting and then going back quickly over the page BEFORE you turn it to highlight what you think is important and that you feel you WON’T remember without reviewing. In other words, you want to highlight the MINIMUM possible to make your REVIEW before an EXAM as productive as possible. There is no point in highlighting EVERY sentence…
That being said, another key aspect of speed reading is that it takes time/practice to KEEP improving your reading speed. Most people DOUBLE their reading speed within 1 hour and then it takes them additional time to triple or quadruple their reading speed. Watch the video again once you’ve doubled your reading speed – you will pick up additional insights that you would have missed the first time you tried speed reading.
When you watch it again – pay attention to what I am saying and what I show you to do step-by-step. You’ll notice 2 or 3 new techniques that beginners always miss because they are focused and concentrate on the basics, as they should.
One last point – Speed Reading and Speed Learning is a skill just like lifting weights in a gym. When you start, you’ll lift a 5 kg or 10 lb weight BEFORE you lift a 15 kg or 30 lb weight. The same is true for speed reading of speed learning.
If you haven’t bought my Speed Learning Video, you should give it a try – it focuses on how to learn more quickly, remember and understand what you’re studying more easily. Getting the best grades is not just about speed reading, it’s about LEARNING as fast as you can.
“A students know they get graded on PERFORMANCE whereas C students think they are graded based on effort.” – Dr Marc Dussault
That’s why you’re learning how to learn faster as well read faster – not only will you get BETTER GRADES, but you’ll do it with a lot less effort!
Good luck and stick with it!
hi Dr Marc,
I want to buy your book titled ‘Get better grades….’ but your bank Clickbank does not allow credit card originating from Nigeria. I have made several efforts to purchase with Visacard but to no avail. Please, let me know any other alternative to get this book. thanks
You can use PayPal to buy our study book, that is the easiest way to do it. Contact us via email (on the bottom of the product page) and our support staff will help you.
Dr Marc Dussault
Hello,
I just started promoting your product. Could you please help me add my tracking code? I tried writing to affiliate contact, but it bounced back.
Thanks!
Amel,
What is your question exactly? We’re here to help. My study book is a great affiliate product, it’s #1 on ClickBank worldwide in its category. More than 1 in 3 sales are made by affiliates and the refunds are exceptionally low due to the high quality of the book and the many bonuses that are delivered over time to REINFORCE the strategies to help students study smarter.
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Onward and upward!
Dr Marc Dussault
Author
Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort
Dr. Dussault,
Thanks for your reply to my post. To be honest, I didn’t know if you had replied or not till today, which kind of sucks because I already had the exams for my summer courses. That being said, I appreciate your tips and advice and plan to go over the speed learning videos again, as well as re-read your study book (which is a really quick read anyway). Speed reading requires practice and lots of it and I am hoping to use the rest of the summer break to make some progress with the skill. I was just finding it difficult at the threshold of speed vs comprehension (best way I can describe it) and what to focus on, but I remember there being discussion on it in the videos.
Thanks again,
Taha
Taha,
I’m glad to hear you’re getting great value from my study book, speed learning and speed reading video programs. As you now appreciate, it’s all about trusting the process. These strategies work because they are based on fundamental truths – the ONLY reason someone can’t speed read is because their eyes are not trained to go left-to-right fast enough. Once that breakthrough is achieved, then it’s all about NOT speaking the words in your head…
One step at a time as you push your grades…
Onward and upward!
Dr Marc Dussault
Author
Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort
Hey Dr. Dussault,
Judging by the article, I wish that American parents could get *50%* back on their taxes when it comes to the educational expenses they spend for their children every year, LOL!
BTW, is your speed reading course better than the free PDF files and Amazon.com books that are based on the same subject?
Last but not Least: Based on your last name, are you of “French” heritage?
Sincerely,
Thomas Anderson
Thomas,
Oui je suis Canadian français. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada’s “French” province.
My Speed Reading Video Program is guaranteed to double your reading speed and I have countless clients and students who have been through it. It’s the most important skill someone can learn – just think about it. How else could I possibly read up to 10 books a month while running my businesses, playing “international level squash” and living a luxurious lifestyle?!?!
But it’s not that I can do it – anyone can do it.
It is by far the easiest technique to learn that can have the most dramatic long-term impact on your life/success/wealth/career/self esteem…
I hope that answers your question.
Thanks for asking!
Marc