Life Skills

College loans are a huge issue for many students today! Students are graduating college and trying to find a job in a challenging economy which has created an enormously competitive environment. Companies are looking for much more than just a college degree from job applicants. One factor that is adding to the urgency of this […]

Testing Out…the best-kept secret in higher education is really catching on. Kudos to you for considering this faster and cheaper option for earning college credit. At SpeedyPrep, we know that people who pursue credit-by-examination with CLEP, DSST and ECE exams are: Brave Resourceful Pioneers Did we mention brave? It’s worth repeating because people who pursue […]

Jitters before taking a test is normal. In fact, that little burst of adrenaline makes the mind sharper, ready to tackle those questions. You may have test anxiety if symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your ability to read, understand, and correctly answer test questions. If you’ve experienced symptoms of test anxiety, take heart! […]

Do you ever wish that learning could be easier? Sometimes, it’s a struggle to get new information into your memory. Learning and studying become a drag when you just can’t seem to hold onto what you are learning. Your mind does not process information in a linear fashion, but that’s how you take notes. It […]

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 […]

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 […]

In our last blog, the study guide experts at SpeedyPrep showed you a few ways you can overcome procrastination habits for less stress and more success. We’ll continue on that topic here, with even more ways to get your work done well before your deadline. Get someone to hold you accountable. Remember the last time […]