{"id":11447,"date":"2018-05-12T11:48:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-12T08:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/?p=11447"},"modified":"2018-05-12T11:48:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-12T08:48:18","slug":"boost-your-gpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/boost-your-gpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost Your GPA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-2122\" class=\"post-2122 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-academics-and-classes category-college tag-academics tag-classes tag-college tag-grades no-featured-image\">\n<div class=\"entry-body\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Are you wanting to improve your grades, increase your GPA, and just feel altogether more prepared for college? If so, then you need to start doing these five daily grade-boosting habits. These are simple techniques that you can do every day that can really help you to improve your grades and your life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Read class notes before bed<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-7858\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/notes-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-10795\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/notes-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first way you can increase your grades is by reading your class notes every night before you fall asleep. Studies have shown that the brain takes the most recent memories of the day and stores them in long-term memory. This means that you will have a better chance of recalling your notes if you study them a little before bed each night. If reading all of your notes before bed is too big of a task, just try going over the last lecture notes in each class every night.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. Study in advance<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2903\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/getty_rm_photo_of_teen_studying_late_into_night-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I am a firm believer in the power of studying in advance. This is one thing that always helps me to do better on my exams. Whether it\u2019s the hardest test of the year, finals, or whatever, this technique never fails. My favorite thing about studying in advance is that it helps me to become familiar with the notes so that I can avoid late night cramming when the test comes. This girl is not a night person! Studying in advance also really helps to eliminate stress.<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h2>3. Be productive when studying<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-4845\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/strong_study_skills_feature.jpg__631x0_q85-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you start studying, you need to make sure that you are actually being productive with your time. Make sure that you are paying attention to what you are reading. Try to keep your phone out of sight and out of mind. Turning your phone on moon mode will really help with this. Remember that everyone\u2019s brain works differently, so, be sure that you are using study techniques and tools that help you. Don\u2019t just study one way because that\u2019s how everyone else does it.\u00a0<u><\/u>The study<u><\/u>\u00a0in whatever way works best for you.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Wake up early and make a plan<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6008\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/morning-sunshine-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I know this one is a little painful for those of you who are not morning\u00a0<u><\/u>people<u><\/u>\u00a0but try waking up fifteen minutes earlier to go through your plan for the day. You can make a list of things you need to do, look over notes, check your emails, etc. Waking up early and making a plan will help you feel more prepared for the day ahead which will then lead to more effective classes, studying, and better test grades.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0<u><\/u>Recite<u><\/u>\u00a0notes out loud<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-11329\" src=\"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/angry-man-yelling-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Studies show that reciting your notes out loud helps you to retain more information. Who am I to argue with science right? So next time you study,\u00a0<u><\/u>try<u><\/u>\u00a0reciting your notes out loud. If it appears to help you, then keep it up for future studying!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wanting to improve your grades, increase your GPA, and just feel altogether more prepared for college? If so, then you need to start doing these five daily grade-boosting habits. These are simple techniques that you can do every day that can really help you to improve your grades and your life. &nbsp; 1. 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