whats the best way to study for a promotion board?  ive tried many things, and cant seem to do it right
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http://www.armystudyguide.com/\n\nYou can do it on line, by audio or download it to your ipod and listen.  Lots of practice questions, and tips for passing the boards.\nAsk your NCOIC if you can go with someone else to observe.\n\nGood Luck
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My method of studying (and I was in college in the 60's was to take very good notes in class, do underlying in the books if that is possible, and re-write things as I learned better from the written word than any other way. This was WAY before computers, though. \n\nUse whatever system works best for you. Are you a crammer, learning a lot in an intense, short period of time? If so, set aside X number of hours and close yourself off and cram. Peferable to do only one subject at a time. More focused.\n\nAre you a hearing learner? Put as much as you can on oral so you can listen and learn, over and over if you have to.\n\nAre you a tactile learner (by touch)? If so, write out questions, answers, notes, important reminders, etc. Then answer your questions by writing.\n\nMy suggestion is not to study to the distraction of all else. It seems to "cram" the mind with too much information, your brain goes on overload, and you shut down and can hardly remember your own name, let alone much else. Take breaks like the other people said. The powerball is a great idea too. When you break, get completely out of the studying atmosphere. Do anything else, to refresh and recharge your brain.\n\nDo you do better with a study partner. If so, use one. If not, that's okay to. I do recommend studying in a place that is quiet and lets you concentrate. NOT IN FRONT OF TV. Not at the kitchen table. \n\nAnd I am curious why you said "NOT STUDYING IS NOT AN OPTION"
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Study. Know your stuff. Take notes well. Study. Get a study group. While you can have your book there, you need to know where everything is or you'll take up the whole time.\n\nGood luck!
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Study everyday with someone and study only some each time.  Then practice applying the skills or write all the facts down in color(studys show that you remember things better when you write in color)
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you should start studying, but like that guy said, plan it out. Get  hold of past papers. Do a timed one, and see what your score is. Go  over your notes to see where you went wrong. Do a past paper every 2 days, you'll improve in your knowledge, improve in  knowing what a question is asking for, and you will know how to do these types of questions come the exam. Good luck.
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try to restart after taking a break for 5 min after you study say 3 pgs. or try group study with a studious friend of urs. it works 4 quite a lot ppl
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Use flash cards. For example:\non the front have the question:\n\nWhat is defined as the study of motion?\n\non the back have the answer:\n\nMechanics\n\nthen have a friend or family member quiz you. It always works for me!
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Take a learning style inventory to see how you learn best.  You can search for one on any search engine.  Then choose study strategies that fit your particular learning style.\n\nFor example, I am a very visual learner so taking notes works well for me.  Rewriting those notes later as a review or making flashcards also helps me.\n\nGood luck!
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Get organized. U won't be able to do anything without knowing what is goign on. Study for a least an hr. a day, and if u don't get the material, get a tutor they help a lot. Also if ur school has any after-school clubs that help kids that are having trouble join! Take notes in class, and I know that this is sort of boring because ur teachers probably drone on about something that u think isn't important, but that will probably be in the exam, try to listen to ur teachers. Cancel all plans with friends because u need to pass or ur future is down the toilet. Make sure u study a lot (even on weekends!) I hope u pass the exams I know they are SUPER hard, but I sure do hope this helps. Don't worry a lot of people go thru the same thing u ar going thru right now! If u need any help, use Yahoo Answers there is a lot of people out there that want ot help (like me)!
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Go to the Post Office, and ask for an application, complete it and send it in.  While waiting for the announcement as to when the exams are to be given, go to a bookstore and buy a manual on how to study for the postal exams.  They are quite extensive.  Study really hard.  Then take the test and hope for really high scores.  It does help, also, to be a veteran or a disabled veteran as these are given five and ten points preference.
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maybe there is a way...\nstudy extra hard. dont giveup!\ntry to get extra credit. do everything you can. work hard. i bet if you really tried you could pull it up to like a c or b!\n\ngood luck, hope i helped! ♥
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Briefly:\n\norganize it. organized info is easier to find\nuse your body: learning is an active process; get all of your senses involved\nuse your brain: work with your memory, not against it\nRecall it: this is easier when you use the other principles to store information\n\ntry to make information meaningful, like how knowing this could win you money on jeopardy or something\n\ncreate associations between subjects and things you know. like margarita, the term or location, to margarita, the drink\n\nrelax!\n\ncreate pictures\n\nrecite and repeat\n\nwrite it down!\n\nreduce interference when you study, you dont need distractions when you are trying to study\n\noverlearn: that way you will be prepared for any off the wall questions\n\nsometimes you can use mnemonic devices, lake making acronyms and rhymes and stuff to information.\n\nGood luck on your tests!
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most books have pre test in them if not you could do as i and make study cards of all the inportant stuff not a realy fun way but hay it works for me \nand my fave is this set down go thru the book and try and see if you can make the test make up questions you think are likly to be on the test and be fair just cause you dont think you might not know one put it in there any ways and make sure there good questions the hader the questions that you know and can answer the easer the test may be yours trully lone
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get the pretest books at any large book store, go over them. then the day of the test relax and just knock it out.
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Try to visualize the different events/people that occurred/encountered throughout the book, make sense of what you read + understand the analysis made by the study guide/notes (sometimes putting it into your own words helps...) \n\nI'm sure that with repetition + understanding it, you'll do a great job- good luck on ur TEST!
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I learned this from my class validictorian on how to study when I was in high school. You see you are not alone in this world. I was once in your shoes also. Give the following a try. I did work for me. I went from a C - D border line failing student to an A - B student in 4 weeks. First take notes in class? Take your notes & your book. Review each chapter before a test especially the night before a test. Take blank sheet of paper & copy your notes or chapter high lights from one page to another as review. While you are writing this you are self consiously remembering what you wrote. I would do this 2 times the night before a test/exam. During class listen to what the teacher is saying in class and write it down. Most teachers test you on what they talk about in class. If they repeat something you will have a 90% chance that it will be on a test. If they write on a white board. Write what they put on it. It is also on test. This does tend to cut into your social life on nights before a test but in the long run. It is you that will reap the rewards from the effort. I taught these study habits to my children & I am currently teaching my grandchildren this same study habit. It is tried & proven it does work. Good Luck you can do this. Be confident & strong. Things will improve along with your grades.
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well this is how i usually do it. first read and understand what u need 2 study then suummryz what u r gona stdy hope it helpzzz good luckkkk