Study Smart, Study Less: Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona [Paperback]

Reap the rewards of a higher GPA without sacrificing your sanity or your social life!
 
If “I studied all night and I still didn’t ace the test” is your mantra, this witty study guide will help you pinpoint your personal learning style, prevent study mishaps, and work to your strengths. Using the best research on memory and the brain, Study Smart, Study Less offers easy techniques to help you:
 
•  absorb info quickly
•  remember it accurately
•  create a successful study space
•  put together a productive study group
•  use interactive games to master tough material
•  identify pitfalls—and avoid falling into them
•  and stop overstudying (no—this isn’t a typo)
 
By learning how to learn, you’ll not only feel smarter, you’ll be smarter.

Preface: Study Is Not a Four-Letter Word  vi

Chapter 1     Maniacs, Brainiacs, Geeks, and Slackers  1
Identifying your study persona

Chapter 2     Unlocking Your Inner Brainiac  8
Identifying and maximizing your learning strengths

Chapter 3     Rescuing the Book-Laden, Burned-Out,  and Bewildered Student  22
Small changes to your work style that lead to big results

Chapter 4     How to Shrink-Wrap Your Brain