The October 2016 Presentation for HonorSociety.org chapters. Top study habits and test prep resources to excel academically.

1. Study Habits
& Test Prep
October 2016
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program

2. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Today's Agenda
October 2016
President's Welcome
Executive Board Updates
Core Value of the Month
October LVBP Topic: Study Habits & Test Prep
Announcements

3. Welcome!
October 2016 Chapter Meeting

4. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Updates from the
Executive Board
October 2016

5. Core Value of the Month
Pursue Excellence
This means that you are looking to recognize your own past success, but
you also seek to move further and look for every opportunity to improve
yourself, as well as network with others who are interested in bettering
themselves.
To watch the video on Pursuing Excellence
visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq6EVcBurTI&feature=youtu.be
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program October 2016

6. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Pursue Excellence
October 2016
In what ways do you pursue excellence?
What's an example of a time when you recognized your past success, but
still moved forward looking for an opportunity to improve yourself?

7. Study Habits &
Test Prep
Leadership, Values & Benefits Program October 2016

8. Leadership, Values & Benefits Program
Benefits of good study
habits
October 2016

9. Leadership, Values & Benefits Program
Good Study Habits
October 2016
It is important to maintain good study habits throughout the year in order to keep
consistent grades and to avoid overwhelm throughout the semester.
When you practice daily study habits, no matter how your workload increases during
certain times throughout the semester, it will stay manageable.

10. 10 Study Habits You
Can Implement
This Week
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11. 1. Plan Study Time
It's important to plan your study time in advanced so that you can commit to
doing this each day. If you struggle with planning far in advance, you can create a
weekly study plan each Sunday.
Set a timer for 30 minutes at the beginning of the week to review your upcoming
assignments and block of time periods in your calendar when you plan on
studying or working on the assignments.
When you have these study times locked into your calendar, you won't have to
worry about squeezing any study time in the night before.
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12. 2. Time Blocking
Time blocking is a very useful tool especially if you are very busy in the day
balancing your studies and work.
Time blocking keeps you on task and productive because during a selected time
period (for example 30 minutes) you must only work on that task. If you have
tendencies to do 5 things at once, this is a great tool to implement.
Each day, select your top 7 priorities and create blocks in your calendar when you
will work on each of these 7 priorities. Recommended time increments are 15
minutes, 30 minutes, and 1 hour.
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13. 3. Take Breaks
During intense study periods, it's very important that you take breaks in order to
retain the information better. Use time blocking to help you decide on when you
will take these breaks.
Beneficial breaks can include taking 10 minutes to go on a walk, make yourself a
snack or tea, or talk with a friend or roommate. The key is to stay on task and not
run over your designated break time.
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14. 4. Remove Distractions
You will retain information best if you can remove distractions from your study
space. Put your cell phone on silent and don't turn on the tv. If you need noise in
the background, choose a playlist with relaxing music that doesn't have any
words in it.
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program October 2016

15. 5. Healthy Snacking
While it may be tempting to grab your favorite snack food like candy and chips for
study sessions, opting for healthier options will keep you alert and focused
longer. Recommended snacks are apples and peanut butter, granola bars, dried
fruits and nuts, and other good sources of protein.
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16. 6. Take Good Notes
Taking good notes in class will set you up for success when it's time to study the
material. Good notes are those that you can understand and use to supplement
the textbook material. When it comes to note taking, you want to make sure that
any abbreviations you are using, you will be able to remember what they stand
for when you circle back to them a few days later.
Immediately after taking notes in class, summarize the major takeaways at the
bottom of your page so that you can remember this days after class.
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17. 7. Change Your
Environment
Changing up your study environment can help you focus and get you excited to
take some time out of your day to study.
Look up new coffee shops to try, study outside, or work from a different part of
the library.
The change in environment will keep studying from feeling so mundane and
routine.
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program October 2016

18. 8. Reward Yourself
When you're finding it really hard to stay on task and motivated, create a reward
system for yourself. For example, if you dedicate 2 hours that day to work on a
project, treat yourself to your favorite drink from Starbucks or if you commit to
your study schedule every day for a week treat yourself to your favorite restaurant
or go shopping for something that you've been wanting for a long time.
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program October 2016

19. 9. Good Lighting
It's important that you work on your homework and study in a well lit space.
Studying in a well lit space will keep you focused an energized. Dark spaces will
make it hard for you to pay attention for long periods of time, especially if intense
reading sessions are involved.
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20. 10. Ask Questions
Don't be afraid to ask questions and reach out to your teacher, TA, or classmates.
If you feel like you're struggling, make sure you take the time to visit office hours.
By visiting office hours, your professor will know that you are making an effort to
do well in the class. Building this relationship with your professor can help you in
the long run because they will be able to speak of your efforts to do well in the
class even if it's not something that comes easy to you.
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21. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Test Prep
October 2016

22. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Test Prep
October 2016
If you are an upperclassman who is planning on attending a graduate program,
Fall is the best time to start preparing for the entrance exams.
HonorSociety.org provides test prep benefits to help members succeed on the
MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and other professional exams.
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Access your benefits at www.honorsociety.org/benefits

23. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
$250 Monthly
Writing Challenge
September 2016
Are you interested in gaining writing experience and building your professional
portfolio? HonorSociety.org is looking for HonorSociety.org members who would love
to write for the e-magazine, Elevate. Requirements include 3 monthly articles per
month on topics that benefit members including career advice, study abroad tips, and
education.
Writers are encouraged to apply for the monthly writing challenge where they are
eligible to receive a $250 scholarship.
Please contact Monica at Monica.Woodhams@honorsociety.org if you or any of your
chapter members are interested.

24. Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Chapter Announcements
September 2016