The first step in pre-final success is setting yourself up FOR success. Video 1 is all about the ‘Backwards Calendar’. What does this mean? How will it help? Watch and find out Found this page through a friend? Sign up at Leah4sci.com/Finals for the entire mini-series Video 2 to follow shortly In the meantime, after leaving a […]
Newspaper Strategy For Increasing your MCAT Verbal (CARS) Score
October 21, 2014 By 35 Comments
The MCAT’s Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section is a challenge for many pre-med students. You may have spent your undergrad studying the sciences without much time for casual or academic reading. Also, unlike the sciences you are used to, you can’t study cold hard facts to improve your verbal (CARS) score. As an MCAT […]
The Secret to Conquering Study Procrastination
June 21, 2014 By 40 Comments
Picture this scenario. You know you have to study for a big exam, but you’re not confident with the material. You open your book to study, find yourself getting more and more frustrated, and just give up. You know you need to study, but keep finding good reasons to procrastinate until the day before the […]
The Secret To Effective Studying During Chores, Workouts, and Mundane Tasks
March 25, 2014 By 31 Comments
As a college student studying organic chemistry among a load of other courses, you are likely a very busy person! And if you’re like me, you probably feel guilty every time you do something that doesn’t involve studying! Every day you have many mundane tasks to complete. While you would prefer to be studying, you […]
Pencil Trick For Classifying Primary Secondary and Tertiary Carbon Atoms
February 26, 2014 By 42 Comments
As an organic chemistry tutor, one of the first and more complicated topics that my students need help with is how to quickly recognize primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atoms within a molecule. There are a number of ways to do this. I’ll explain them then show you a trick you can apply to get […]
What Every Student Needs To Know About Studying In The Bathroom
February 4, 2014 By 12 Comments
Have you ever considered how much time you waste when you’re in the bathroom? Do you ever do something to pass the time while you’re on the can? For example, read a magazine or book, answer text messages or emails, etc. Here’s a trick to learn more information and minimize study distractions without adding any […]
Organic Chemistry Model Kit and Why You Should NOT Rely On It
January 20, 2014 By 3 Comments
If your professor says you can use your organic chemistry model kit on exams, I say DON’T. Don’t rely on it that is. Organic chemistry is a 3-dimensional subject that you learn on 2-dimensional paper. I know this sounds confusing but as an orgo student you’ll learn many tricks to work through 3-D problems on […]
10 Signs That You Are Ready For Your Organic Chemistry Final
December 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Are you at the point where you’re ‘so done’ with your organic chemistry semester? Here are 10 signs that you’ve been at this a bit too long (submitted by Deborah) 10. When you see a Stop Sign you shout “Cyclooctane” 9. You mistakenly call your dog Benji ‘Benzene’ 8. When you saw the Red & Black […]
Turn Off Your Cell Phone
November 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Do you sneak glances at your phone while trying to be productive? I’m guilty of it, too. It just takes 2 seconds to see who sent that text, another 5 seconds to reply – no big deal, right? WRONG! If your ideal 45-90 minute study session is constantly interrupted, how much work are you really […]
How Reading Your Organic Chemistry Textbook Prior To Lecture Can Save You Hours Of Study Time
July 16, 2013 By 4 Comments
Proper study habits take time to develop as a college student. Even the most conscientious students may not be aware of all that is required to properly succeed. As for reading your organic chemistry textbook? eh, that’s something you do the night before exams, right? WRONG! Think about it what they told you during […]
