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Review your notes. This may seem obvious, but it's a good place to start when you're feeling overwhelmed. It'll help refresh your memory and get you focused. Try reading them out loud to keep you on task.

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Review errors on corrected homework and exams. Be sure to figure out exactly what you did wrong, so you won't make the same mistakes again.

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Memorize less, understand more. Try typing out important concepts or assignments in your own words. It will help you figure out what you know and what you're not sure of.

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Study buddies can help you get motivated and stay focused. But save the pizza until the end of the study session.

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Get off the computer. Look at your notes and your books. A change of scenery, even just for your eyeballs, can refresh your mind.

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Be a critical thinker. Apply your newfound knowledge to your own experience to draw conclusions and help you remember concepts. Don't just parrot back what you've learned.

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Find a quiet place to study. Frat house bad. Library, study room good.

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Discover your best study hour-are you a night owl or an early bird? Picking the right time of day will make a huge difference.

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Be positive, even when you feel bogged down. Make a list of your ultimate goal(s), to remind yourself why you're doing this and how it's going to help you in the future.