2018-04-02 11:06
Success in school isn’t genetics. People aren’t born to be successful in school and they certainly aren’t born to suck at it. Don’t believe me? Read this. Or this. Mo… Read More
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Smart Student Secrets will show you how to study smarter and not harder. Readers love the unusual strategies you won't typically hear from your teachers.
2018-03-26 16:26
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2018-03-19 15:32
It getting to the time of year when high school seniors around the country are starting to ask the question, “should I go to college?” This can feel like a really big hairy quest… Read More
2018-03-12 16:21
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The post Don’t Break Your Bad Habits – Change Them appeared first on Read More
2018-03-05 15:58
Essays can be some of the easiest and most entertaining assignments you get. I know that’s not the cliche you’ve been taught about some poor desperate student staring desperately… Read More
2018-02-26 16:38
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The post Learning The Material VS Learning The System appeared first on Read More
2018-02-19 17:10
There was a time when virtually any college education you could get was a good investment. College degrees were so unpopular that just having a college degree put you in a great position to… Read More
2018-02-12 16:35
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2018-02-05 16:47
Since starting to work as a writer on a study blog, I’ve come to meet countless students that are absolutely completely committed to improving their grades. That was one of the biggest… Read More
2018-01-29 16:23
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The post Don’t Beat Your Weaknesses To Death appeared first on Read More
2018-01-22 20:23
A reader recently asked me about my thoughts on studying while sleeping… I responded, “Yea. Of course you can study while you’re sleeping. That’s how most students d… Read More
2018-01-13 11:45
You can score high and still have tons of free time. I know that probably sounds pretty crazy. It’s hundreds of pages of things that students need to know to make it happen… Read More
2018-01-08 20:49
Studying too much is the most common mistake I see from students. Doesn’t this sound awesome? More slack time, right? It’s not that simple though. If you’re studying right… Read More
2017-12-24 17:30
Hey Smart Students! I just wanted to drop a couple quick notes and wish you all a super happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. I was just about to leave for Christmas Eve dinner when I g… Read More
2017-12-11 16:36
Oh boy… I just started a guide to creating kick-ass papers by making up a word. That can’t be a good sign, right? Wrong! I promise I’m making a point. 😛 It&r&hell…Read More
2017-11-27 14:17
The best way for the average student to improve their grades is to stop studying. For now… Stop studying with that strategy that isn’t getting you the result you want. This is t… Read More
2017-11-20 21:04
You can enjoy studying. You can get better grades. The first step is to forget what everyone else has told you. It hasn’t worked how you wanted for years. Right? Then maybe now… Read More
2017-11-13 15:58
Falling behind in class can be tough but it all gets easier when you get past the uncertainty. It starts with a couple low grades. At first, you’re able to convince yourself it’s… Read More
2017-10-30 15:18
Hey Guys! This week we were lucky enough to get an article written by Jackson Miller over at College Insight Boost. Jackson Miller is an honors graduate from the cold land of Canada. … Read More
2017-10-23 14:06
The way a student thinks determines their results. If a student thinks the right thoughts then they’ll learn the right information. When they learn the right information, they’ll… Read More
2017-10-09 15:25
This is a response to a question I got from a reader about studying without a desk. Hey Aaron, When you were talking about excuses for not studying, I realized my go-to excuse was the clutte… Read More
2017-09-25 14:35
You don’t need to work hard to get good grades in high school. In fact, the opposite is often true. Working hard can be detrimental to your grades. *Shut up Aaron… You’re… Read More
2017-08-28 19:47
A new backpack is not going to decide your academic success. Duh. Right? You already know this but I feel the need to say it. A new backpack will not improve your social life. It will not im… Read More
2017-08-13 15:24
You can get grades that you’re proud of and it’s not as difficult as you think. You’ve been taught the wrong way to study for years. Studying can be fun. Studying can impro… Read More
2017-07-31 13:33
I recently got a question from a reader that ever so slightly blew my mind. 😛 The question isn’t what really blew my mind. It was the fact that I haven’t directly address… Read More
2017-07-24 13:37
College can be awesome. It can be inspiring. It can be fun. High school may have sucked but college is different. You’re given the opportunity to make decisions for yourself and the re… Read More
2017-07-17 11:23
“Happy studying,” they told me as I cringed and nodded. Their sarcasm was not appreciated. Studying should feel like a workout. It pretty much is a workout for that moist muscle… Read More
2017-07-10 12:44
Learning a second language was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Language learning classes were some of the most painfully boring classes I’ve ever taken. (Okay&h&hell…Read More
2017-07-05 13:04
Here at Smart Student Secrets we’re all about getting the most out of the least. When most students shop for college they get a bit over enthusiastic. They end up with piles of stuff t… Read More
2017-07-03 13:09
I’m writing this article in response to a question a reader sent me. He was responding to my article on keeping a budget in college. The reader is a high school student concerned about… Read More
2017-06-26 12:44
School can suck. Summer learning loss can make it worse. You have to wake up early. You have to show up to class. There is plenty of schoolwork you need to get done. You have to listen to bo… Read More
2017-06-19 12:30
You don’t need to study to ace a test. That probably sounds a little crazy but once you learn a few things, it’s going to make sense. You might still think it’s a little ov… Read More
2017-06-12 13:55
Do what everyone else does if you want to end up where everyone else ends up. This applies particularly well to freshman year in college. The biggest difference between college and high scho… Read More
2017-06-05 13:48
Active recall is the most powerful study strategy ever discovered. Okay… That sounds a bit sensational. Here is the thing: It is sensational! Active recall is just that damn good. Res… Read More
2017-05-29 13:42
Don’t we all love a good excuse not to study? Well… until the test shows up. Then we regret them. “I’m too tired to study!” I’ve told myself this hundred… Read More
2017-05-22 18:31
A college degree is worthless?!?? Am I crazy? A study blogger suggesting that a college degree isn’t everything and a can of Red Bull probably sounds a bit strange. Forgive me but I am… Read More
2017-05-15 17:38
I’m sure I don’t need to lecture you on the value of not cramming, right? You probably study long hours anyway. I know you get it already. You shouldn’t study for long… Read More
2017-05-08 19:27
You know you do it… You sit down ready to write your English paper. You’re finally ready to follow through. You write through the paper slowly but surely. Maybe you get stuck a… Read More
2017-05-01 19:54
A lot of readers will relate to this question I recently got about the classic college experience: In high school, I was excited about college. I was excited to get away from home. I th… Read More
2017-04-27 16:37
Hey guys! We’ve decided to publish a new style article this month to see what you think of it. Once a month we’re going to be making a roundup of articles about college, sch… Read More
2017-04-24 16:03
Your resume is what defines you when you’re going for a job. Most of the employers you apply to work for will never meet you. They won’t say hi. They won’t know how friendl… Read More
2017-04-17 16:03
There is never enough time in a busy person’s day. You don’t have to struggle to find time to study. Time may be a limited resource but with a few small changes to your routine… Read More
2017-04-10 20:19
“I seriously need to switch out of this class,” Jamie was telling me, “This teacher is just busting my balls. I can’t get a B…” Jamie was usually a strai… Read More
2017-04-03 19:20
I used to struggle with tests before I learned to use active recall for studying. The test would be sitting in front of me. I would be scrunching up my face thinking, “I know this&hell&hell…Read More
2017-03-27 18:20
You can make note taking easy. It was my first semester in college and I was ready to start kicking-butt in class. I was convinced I was going to give up on my lazy habits and become a &ldqu&hell…Read More
2017-03-20 18:51
Hey guys! This is an article we wrote a year or two ago. We liked it so much we turned it into a book! Now that we’re giving away the book free on this site we figured it would b… Read More
2017-03-13 18:11
Smart Student Secrets is all about making studying easy. We’ve published hundreds of articles on studying. We get new readers everyday trying to learn how to study better. They’r… Read More
2017-03-06 19:41
Hi lovely readers! I just wanted to announce that we’re sending Allie a $5.00 Amazon gift card for her awesome comment last week. We love great comments and we want to show our appreci… Read More
2017-02-27 20:33
Skipping class is almost always a mistake. I’ll admit it. Showing up to class isn’t always helpful in a traditional sense. Some teachers can be boring. Learning from them can be… Read More
2017-02-20 22:01
Okay… I’m admitting it. Please don’t lock me in the loony bin. (At least for this comment.) Standardized tests are better than non-standardized tests. Doing well in school… Read More
2017-02-13 20:36
After getting the third “should I transfer colleges,” question this month I figured it’s an important question to cover. Here is one of those questions from a straight A hi… Read More
2017-02-06 20:35
Someday when you’re draining mucus hopelessly, sneezing train whistles, and praying your head does you a favor and falls off completely, you’ll have the lovely thought, “He… Read More
2017-01-30 20:32
Whenever you say to yourself, “I don’t feel like it,” you’re doing herself a disservice. You’re simultaneously acknowledging and dismissing your ambition. This… Read More
2017-01-23 20:25
The lady in registration looked at me like I was some kind of a maniac. I kind of agreed but I tried not to let my face show it. I had just requested permission to take a double course load… Read More
2017-01-16 20:51
Finding the right study spot can bring your focus up to the next level. Where do you study? Tell me in the comments below. Studying in your dorm can work assuming your roommate isn’t a… Read More
2017-01-09 21:06
Is changing answers on your test a good idea? There is a ton of data on the subject and the answer is: YES! Do not just trust your first instinct on a test. If you answer a question but seco… Read More
2017-01-02 20:30
Are you a high school student looking to get into a top notch college? Are you a college student looking to pump up your resume with something meaningful? Extracurriculars make a huge differ… Read More
2016-12-26 21:08
I’m going to give you a gift for your college years. It’s a gift I wish someone gave me earlier. No… it’s not anything extravagant like a car or immediately benefici… Read More
2016-12-19 20:08
Most students suck at studying because their study strategies fall flat in basically every scientifically verifiable way. Students use strategies that just don’t work for school. Sure… Read More
2016-12-12 19:57
Scoring high in class can be a challenge. When you know what’s on the test, it doesn’t have to be. What if you knew exactly what was going to be on your next test? Do you think y… Read More
2016-12-05 21:22
This is a dangerous article to write. People are inundated with pro-teacher propaganda. Teaching is repeatedly called a “noble profession.” We’re reminded how teachers… Read More
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