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How to Study Smarter, A Guide to Research-Backed Study Tips

Many students put sincere effort into studying but don’t see the results they hope for. This gap isn’t a reflection of their intelligence. It’s often about their study methods. While habits like re-reading notes or highlighting feel productive,...

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Study Schedule That You’ll Actually Stick To

Most students start with the best intentions, then life happens. Soccer practice runs late, a birthday party pops up, or they're just too exhausted to open their textbook. Most study schedules ignore how students actually learn and what drives them to...

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Handling Midterm Stress: Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Improving Performance
Handling Midterm Stress: Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Improving Performance

Midterms are coming up soon! If your student has anxiety around tests and exams, check out Tutor Doctor’s guide for handling midterm stress and improving performance. Surprises are not your friend If we were to boil down all our advice into one...

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Fun & Creative Mnemonics for Young Learners
Fun & Creative Mnemonics for Young Learners

Mnemonics are wonderful educational tools that can help us to memorize and recall information. Check out these fun and creative mnemonics for young learners! What are mnemonic devices? When most people think of mnemonics, they’re referring to...

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5 Small Habit Changes for Students That Can Have a Big Impact
5 Small Habit Changes for Students That Can Have a Big Impact

Can students really increase their grades by making tiny modifications to their weekly routine? Yes! Here are 5 small habit changes for students that can have a big impact. 1. Keep an effective planner. We recommend every student keep an organized...

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Effective Study Strategies for Auditory Learners
Effective Study Strategies for Auditory Learners

Students all have different ways in which they learn best, and many prefer hearing a concept explained as opposed to reading about it. Here are effective study strategies for auditory learners! Learning styles First, a quick refresher on learning...

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Improving Focus: How to Create a Study-Room Without Distractions
Improving Focus: How to Create a Study-Room Without Distractions

Does your student have trouble focusing on their nightly homework assignments? Here’s how to create a distraction-free study room!1. Use only necessary devices.In today’s day and age, the smartphone is without a doubt the biggest distractor – both...

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Why Students Dread Studying (And How Parents Can Make It Fun)
Why Students Dread Studying (And How Parents Can Make It Fun)

It’s no secret that studying is one of the most feared (and avoided) responsibilities for many students. Here’s why students dread studying – and what parents can do to make it fun! When it comes down to it, the act of studying itself isn’t really...

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7 Tutoring Tips to Try with Your Student
7 Tutoring Tips to Try with Your Student

Looking for some innovative ways to motivate and engage your student? Check out these 7 tips to help make learning fun! 1. Chunk learning and tasks. Completing homework assignments and studying for exams are essential tasks for any student. However, many...

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Ringing in the New Year: Create A Student Routine for Success
Ringing in the New Year: Create A Student Routine for Success

The New Year is here! While New Year’s resolutions are certainly popular, we suggest creating a New Year’s routine instead. Read on to learn more! New Year’s resolutions can work well for some people, but they aren’t always easy to stick to...

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