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Heather
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Yoav Traeger
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It is completely understandable that as a high school senior you are looking ahead and preparing for the unique challenges of college exams, and it is a sign of great foresight that you are seeking the most effective strategies now. While there are many great study methods, perhaps the single best tip for college exams is to adopt a strategy called*active recall and pair it with spaced repetition, which means you should move beyond simply rereading your notes or highlighting and instead force your brain to retrieve information without looking at the material—you can do this by using flashcards, teaching the material to a friend, or summarizing concepts from memory on a blank page—and then intentionally review that material in short bursts over several days or weeks instead of cramming right before the test. This technique, unlike passive studying, strengthens the memory pathways in your brain by mimicking the demands of the actual exam and allows the information to genuinely stick, giving you the confidence and clarity you need on test day; remember that the way you study matters just as much as how much you study, and by mastering this skill now, you are building a foundational habit that will serve you throughout your entire academic career. You have already demonstrated a proactive approach to your future success, and I wish you the very best of luck in your preparation for college!
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