StudyProf

If fear is the mind killer, what is bravery?

[modicumofdecency]

10 Note Taking Skills for Master Students

10 Note Taking Skills for Master Students

In high school, I thought the purpose of taking notes was to get lecture information down so I could pass that test. Seems logical… but I was wrong. I wrote down pretty much everything I was fast enough to write down. Later, when studying for the test, I read back over those notes and hoped I hadn’t missed anything. Surprisingly, it’s wrong, wrong, wrong. That’s just not the way to take…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

5 Fast Fixes For Online Learning

5 Fast Fixes For Online Learning

Online learning, virtual classes, Zoom; studenting in the time of Covid makes for some special difficulties. There are some simple, easy fixes and study tips to help you with online learning and navigating the new normal. Here’s my hot list of academic life-changers; key study skills you can use to dominate your grades when it comes to online learning. Here goes… 1) Get Help With Your Online…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Life will find a way. Thousands of yards of concrete at an airport. One small hole. #photography #hope #resilience (at Easterwood Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLC9Ivkl3qi/?igshid=1qyx2qpt4l157

[modicumofdecency]

Finally got my new website up and running. Check it out at studyprofgre.com and give me your advice/feedback! #study #greexam #studyprof (at Texas A&M University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_utyGFEEH/?igshid=1bhi1sp4wvkb4

[modicumofdecency]

5 Ways Students Work Too Hard

5 Ways Students Work Too Hard

The magic grade fairies have been watching you. They know just how hard you’ve been working on that project/homework/study session, and they will grant you the exalted golden A+ of perfect knowledge. Riiiiiight. If you believe that, I’ve got some fantastic diet pills that will let you EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT and NEVER GAIN AN OUNCE (half-price today, get’em while their hot). Good study habits…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

The Force is strong in this one. #theforce #padawan #costume https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9fnT3FXYv/?igshid=uyn07nodj09u

[modicumofdecency]

Filter by God https://www.instagram.com/p/CK34G3WlaWl/?igshid=1qgj13gitz54h

[modicumofdecency]

Minuti coffee + oldest daughter = an education on Instagramming (yes, it's a verb). #minuti #morningcoffee #fatherdaughtertime #funnypictures (at Minuti Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK1kiXmF4Ql/?igshid=1mgo5rjdnj8a3

[modicumofdecency]

10 Easy Ways to Kill Procrastination

10 Easy Ways to Kill Procrastination

Have you seen this cool, colorful, hard to read chart titled, “How to Get Motivated: a Guide for Defeating Procrastination”? It was adapted from a book called The Procrastination Equation, by the impressively named, Piers Steel, Ph.D. And, being the caring, giving, people-person I am, and because I have a personal vendetta against the current trend to over-complicate and obtusify straight-forward…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

10 Easy Ways to Kill Procrastination

10 Easy Ways to Kill Procrastination

Have you seen this cool, colorful, hard to read chart titled, “How to Get Motivated: a Guide for Defeating Procrastination”? It was adapted from a book called The Procrastination Equation, by the impressively named, Piers Steel, Ph.D. And, being the caring, giving, people-person I am, and because I have a personal vendetta against the current trend to over-complicate and obtusify straight-forward…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Technique Used by Navy SEALs Leads to Best Exam Performances

Technique Used by Navy SEALs Leads to Best Exam Performances

Navy SEALs command psychologist, Eric Potterat, PhD., listed four key mental techniques taught to SEAL candidates.  Arousal control, the third technique, concerns how we keep calm in stressful situations.  Here’s how you can apply this to help increase your own test performance. You know that sinking feeling you sometimes get when you first turn over that exam and see a question you don’t know…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

How the U.S. Navy SEALs Can Help You Get Better Test Scores

How the U.S. Navy SEALs Can Help You Get Better Test Scores

Recently-retired United States Navy SEALs staff psychologist Eric Potterat, PhD, lists four key mental techniques taught to SEAL candidates (BUD/S trainees). The second of those techniques is mental rehearsal.  Here’s how you can apply this to help increase your own test performance. That gray organ betwixt your ears is a virtual time machine that can be used for helping or harming your…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Goal Setting (It's Not What You Think!)

Goal Setting (It’s Not What You Think!)

Updated 12/2/2020

From the series Better Test Performance the Navy SEALs Way.

U.S. Navy SEALs candidates are taught goal setting specifically as a way to combat performance stress and anxiety.  Why?  It helps more of the BUD/S trainees survive the grueling training and actually become Navy SEALs.

If you’re like me, goal setting brings to mind thick-as-your-thigh academic planners and pretentious…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Free GRE Quantitative Practice

Free GRE Quantitative Practice

West Texas A&M University’s GRE Math practice is dated, but still good!

No, the site is … ummm … not really designed for aesthetes.  But, hey, free is free.  Thanks WTAMU!

While the practice is good, it’s based on an older version of the GRE Quantitative (GRE Math), not the latest GRE quantitative.

Your best bet for practice on the GRE math as it currently looks can be found at the GRE website.…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Are You Making These Easily-Avoided GRE Prep Mistakes?

Are You Making These Easily-Avoided GRE Prep Mistakes?

Many students make huge–easily avoidable–mistakes when prepping for the GRE. These mistakes cost them time, money, and headaches.

There are three easy-to-avoid GRE prep mistakes that most students make. Are you making these mistakes?

GRE Prep Mistake Number 1

Students plan on preppingbut fail to follow through. They buy a book or some flashcards but never quite get around to actually working…

View On WordPress

[modicumofdecency]

Must Have GRE Resources Everyone can use a little help now and then.   This GRE resource page lists some of the best free and paid resources out there to help you prepare for your GRE.   It includes things such as free high-quality practice GRE tests, vocabulary resources, recommended prep books, and more.   Cheers!   Cody

[modicumofdecency]

Most People Don't Know This Quick Trick to Boost Focus and Avoid Procrastination

Most People Don’t Know This Quick Trick to Boost Focus and Avoid Procrastination

Are you the study, study, study type? Or the type who thinks about studying, but has a hard time actually getting around to it?

I was the second type; the procrastinator. One of my college roommates was the study ’til you drop type.

Either way is not ideal. But I learned a simple trick anyone can use to boost focus, increase recall, and prevent procrastination.

Bonus; the trick actually requires…

View On WordPress