Maybe there were times you were asking yourself how can I be a top student? You may have been exerting so much effort in studying but they are not paying off. Or maybe you are not trying so hard to improve so your grades are not getting better. A lot of students had this thought before and it is not unusual if you're doing so. Don't worry you are in the right place. This blog will help you improve your grades. So let's get to the point!
Don't worry about IQ
Top students don't get really great scores just because they are smarter. There are different factors in becoming a top student. If you think you're not smart enough or doesn't have that high IQ, vanish that thought. School is not about that. Being pessimistic won't bring anything good to you. Believe in yourself, kid.
Don't just AIM to work hard
You saw it right. Don't just AIM to work hard. A lot of students say that they will start working hard, will stop procrastinating, will start being responsible on every start of a school year or even semesters. But most of the time they just say this but not really doing it. At the end, no changes will be seen. You have to commit to that mentality of working hard. In this matter, actions speak louder than words. Stick to your plans, work on your goals, and at the end you will see the improvements.
Model the top students
You may think that it is impossible to be like the top students. You're definitely wrong. There must be really something they do that brought them to the top so find it out. You may ask them or observe what they are doing differently and try it. Top students are not also selfish to not share what they do, approach them. Seeing that their study habits are effective to you can make a difference to your grades. I'm telling you, it's not greedy to be a top student, it's actually a good thing to dream big. But remember to stay HUMBLE.
Make a study time table
Whether you're preparing for an exam or just a week in school, you have to make a study plan. It will help in visualizing how much time you have and it serves as a guide in your day/week/month. In making your study plan, studying, doing homework, writing paper shouldn't be the only thing included in it. You have to add your leisure or things you like doing such as watching Netflix, socializing with friends, shopping, etc. A study time table solely dedicated table will become boring and early on it you will stop complying. Make sure to balance time in both studying and having fun.
Be disciplined
Being a top student is not easy. There a lot of things you have to sacrifice. If you like spending your hours watching irrelevant videos, why not open your notebook and read some notes. Instead of browsing your social media accounts why not make flashcards on Quizlet. Yes I said that you still have to have fun but have discipline in choosing what's necessary to do with your precious time.
Do practice problems
Most student spend their time re-reading notes or revising to memorize their lessons before exams. But it is not helpful to overload your brain with information without processing it. Practice exams are recommended because in answering these tests do not evaluate according to how much you've memorized but how much you understood it. Analysis is better than memorizing. Spend less time in revising notes but more is doing practice exams.
Once you thought again that being a Top Students always means being smart, please remember what you just read. Others always tell that I am smart but honestly it took me perseverance and hard work to be a top student. So nothing is impossible as long as you believe in yourself. It may be a hard to go to the top and and more likely to maintain it but remember how fulfilling and sweet are the fruits of your labor.
I wrote this blog because I was inspired by a video I watched from TED in You Tube; they are known to provide motivational talks. What Do Top Students Do Differently Try to watch it and see how inspiring it is.
I hope this motivated you to aim of being a top student. Share your thoughts on the comment section below.
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