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How to Become a Straight-A Student

How to Become a Straight-A Student

By Cal Newport

The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less. Three River Press, 2007.

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16 Key insights

A brief summary of How to Become a Straight-A Student

Proven methods to help students, or anyone, study smarter and retain information longer without resorting to all-night cram sessions, so they can find free time, start acing exams, and hone their skills whenever they want to learn something new.

Key insights in How to Become a Straight-A Student

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What do you get from this book? A step-by-step guide for raising your grades without overexerting yourself
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You don’t have to study hard to make good grades, you just have to study smarter
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The intensity of your focus is more important than how long you study
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Creating a calendar and daily schedule will help you prioritize tasks and get things done
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It’s natural to stall when projects are dull, but there are methods for sidestepping boredom and getting on task
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Establishing a routine will make it easier to organize your workload
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Taking smart notes and selectively choosing what to read will enhance your understanding of the material
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By making your own study guide and practice quiz, you’ll remember concepts faster and easier
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Seek clarification on things you don’t understand, and give yourself enough time to thoroughly answer exam questions
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Finding the right topic and thesis is crucial to writing a successful paper
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Your research will be more efficient if you talk to your professor first and develop a system for finding sources
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A good outline starts with a clear vision of your paper’s structure and a list of topics you’ll be covering
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The straight-A skills you develop will help you write an amazing paper, but they’ll also support you throughout adulthood
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Who should read How to Become a Straight-A Student

Students in high school or college • teachers • tutors • parents • guidance counselors and advisors • anyone interested in bettering their study practices

About the author of How to Become a Straight-A Student

Cal Newport is a nonfiction author and associate professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches computer science. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009, and has written extensively on methods for improving your performance at work and in school. His articles have appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

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