Studying for Standardized Tests
In this week’s episode, I share with you my top three non-negotiables for standardized test studying. Four degrees later, I can safely say that I’ve been through a ton of school and exam periods, both as a student and as a professor who sees what students need to succeed. For standardized tests, studying is much more prolonged, requires more endurance, and requires you to build up the skill and muscle memory to be able to perform at your best.
My Top 3 LSAT & MCAT Non-Negotiables
It’s important to put your health first and engage in study strategies that are sustainable. These are my top 3 non-negotiables when it comes to studying for the MCAT, the LSAT, or any standardized test:
- Sleep – You need full nights of restful, restorative sleep that allow you to be sustained throughout the day and go to bed at a reasonable time, all with a perfect study strategy that allows you to feel good about the progress that you’re making.
- Physical movement – You don’t have to go for an intense jog. You can do shorter bursts of physical movement that restore you and your mind. When I was in school studying for exams and standardized tests, I always did one thing to keep me studying productively, and that was go to the gym.
- Time to think – It’s vitally important that your subconscious mind has the time and the space to think, process, and put your skills and memory into the short-term and long-term so that it’s sustained throughout your studying.
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 49: There’s No Shame in Rewriting Standardized Tests —> https://applyyourselfglobal.com/ep-49/
Episode 78: We’re Doing LSAT Questions LIVE! With Jaylene D. —> https://applyyourselfglobal.com/ep-78/
Episode 85: How To Deal With LSAT Issues With Our LSAT Coach, Marco Kim —> https://applyyourselfglobal.com/ep-85/
Episode 87: Writing The LSAT With Jacob McNair —> https://applyyourselfglobal.com/ep-87/