Study Tips

Many of you wonder how I get A+ in Economics. Today, I will finally reveal my secret.

The secret:

Great time management and solid study plan that would even give blond cheerleaders a shot at A+ if they followed it rigorously.

So here is how I studied for tomorrow's test.

7 days before the midterm: Ask someone in your class about when the exam is held. If you don't get a answer that is precise enough, don't worry, this solid study plan has all the contingencies planned out.

5 days before the midterm: If you still don't know when the exam is held (what time and what place), ask someone else. (Notice how you gave two chances for this. Imagine you did not know where the exam was held DURING the exam. You have to manage risks in life.)

3 days before the midterm: Ok, you probably did not get a precise answer. Face-it, your classmates are douchebags and want you to fail. Hence, check the time and location of your exam on WEBCT, and write it in ink on your forearm. Absolutely do NOT take a shower until the exam. You cannot risk forgetting where and when your exam is.

2 days before the midterm: Print out the sample exam from last year. You're done for the day. (You don't want to overwork your mind and body. It would actually be unconstructive.)

1 day before the midterm: GO TO CLASS for a review. This should tell you what you don't know, so you don't have to spend time on the things you already know. (Time optimization)

The night before: Go over 2-3 powerpoints until someone calls you to go play poker. Go play poker for 2 hours.

Ok here is where I advertize the UW Poker Club. Although there is no money involved, I had a great time today, meet new people, laugh, mingle, take my mind off the Econ midterm. You should come by sometimes.

Contact the execs: Minwoo, Arush, Madison, Hao

So after playing poker, your mind is all fresh, ready to take in more information. (Balance between study and breaks is the road to success.) Study some more, go write a blog, and go to sleep early in order to get at least 8 hours of sleep. Seriously... this advice is actually a real advice.

The day of the exam: Take a look at your forearm (always. even if you think you remember), and go own that exam of yours.

The night of the exam: Go take a shower. (nothing is left behind in this amazing plan.)

Now go and ace every exam, young grasshopper.