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Last week, the education experts at SpeedyPrep discussed time boxing or blocking as a way to tackle your responsibilities and get them done. We discussed the benefits of this easy, highly effective practice. This week, we want to share some tips on how to time block/box so you get the most from it. We hope […]
Have you ever sat through an entire two-hour movie, even though you didn’t like it from the beginning? It’s an interesting phenomenon of human behavior that, once we start something, we tend to want to finish it. Even tasks we find unpleasant will be completed if we just start them. The same goes for the […]
In the SpeedyPrep blog, we talk about how CLEP. DSST, and ECE study guides and exams can help college students (even high school students) save money and time during their college careers. However, these aren’t the only folks who can benefit from these tests. Current and former military members are great candidates for testing out […]
Not everyone learns the same way. People have different learning styles, based on the way their minds process, absorb and store information. In a previous post, SpeedyPrep covered various learning styles. In this article, we’ll cover learning strategies you can try based on your learning style. Study Tips for Visual Learners Visual learners need to […]
If you’re about to head into another semester of college—or even your first— you need the right tools and mindset to hit the ground running for academic success. Success in college will depend on your intellect and hard work, yes, but time management might be the most crucial piece to high academic achievement. Balancing five […]
It’s the start of a new semester. Are you ready to make the most of the next few precious months of your academic career? If you are, read on to make this semester of school the best yet. 1. Take a Look Back It’s not counter intuitive to look back before moving forward—at least […]
It’s the season of gift-giving. Do you want a gift that lasts—both for yourself and those you love? Consider giving the gift of education. It’s the gift that will last a lifetime. A college degree brings many benefits—greater income, more career options, and financial security are tangible benefits. The intangible benefits are significant too—the sense […]
During finals week you probably have two goals: do well on your exams and manage the stress. Here are 11 tips to help. #1 Make a plan. “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” If you just start studying without a plan, you are likely to overlook important areas and over-study unimportant subjects. Before finals […]
Here’s the thing about success: you already know what you need to do to be successful. You already know that you need to get a degree, you already know that you need to apply to schools and jobs, and you already know that you need to work hard. Most people know what they need to […]
There’s no better way to find inspiration for academic and career success than learning from the professionals. Join SpeedyPrep and a bevy of education experts and professionals at the 2018 College Acceleration Summit on August 8th. This free, virtual conference gives you access to world-class education experts sharing insights, strategies, and tactics to give you […]