How much to study to get straight A's in college?

Question

I need straight A's so that I can get into John Hopkins/Harvard med school?

Answer 1

You will need to do two things. First, learn all you can about time management and study skills. That's essential--or you'll waste a lot of effort and end up half-killing yourself trying to perform.

Timewise--plan on an absolute MINIMUM of 2 hours study time for every hour you spend in class. You may need a bit less (especiallly if you follow the advice above) but you can adjust as you go along.

Here's some more tips (and not to show off, my undergrad grades were good enough Johns Hopkins invited me--a near-perfect record--just so you know I know what I'm taalking about)

>There are math, writing, etc. labs. Use as needed.
>Get your books ASAP--BEFORE classes start, if possible, and start reading.
>visit your professors ahead of time, introduce yourself, and get a copy of th esyllabus
>Before the first week of class is over, taky the syllabi and make a chart listing every assignment and test date--and how much it counts for your final grade. That way you can see where you are at a glance.
>Your professors will have office hours--and most undergrads never drken their doors. When you have a question, or problem, that's where to go FIRST.
> DO NOT put off term papers or similar term projects. In fact, start working on them the irst week of class--at least to the extent of starting to find a good topic.
>DO NOT let your reading get behind. Get ahead and stay ahead--you will not be able to catch up if you get very far behind.
>Absolutely take time to have some fun--and believe me, this is essential. You have to have time away from the books or your work will suffer (not to mention driving yourself nuts).

Good Luck! :)

Answer 2

Alright, I never done this before, but here it goes... In order to do well in school and get into Harvard you need to get the A's. To get the A's you need to ask questions in class on the material you dont understand. You need to start studying for the test five days in advance. Just a half hour each day and on the last day before the test you study for an hour in a half. A total of 3 in a half hours will gurantee you an "A". You must study in a quiet room without the television and no distractions. I never got Test anxiety, but if you get it just look around the internet for ways to cope with it. Another thing you must do is finish all your assignments for each class. Make sure that you have all the right answers, before you turn it in. In class listen to teacher and avoid talking to friends and looking at all the sexy women because they can be very distracting.


The last thing I wanted to say is I get a 4.00 gpa and Im not naturally smart. I dont rely on ability. I rely on effort. I am not a nerd I am captain of my high school hockey team. In my spare time I study alot.

There is no such thing as natural ability, hard work is the key always remeber that.

Have a nice day.... and good luck you already there. Guranteed

Answer 3

No, you don't. Getting straight A's isn't a reasonable goal for yourself because there are many things out of your control that could cause you not to get an A. Besides, it is better (and looks better) for someone to take challenging courses in many fields and not get all A's that to take only easier, safer courses and get A's. Life isn't about grades, it is about learning. It would be better, and happier and less stressful, just to make your goal to do the best that you can. I'm certain you don't need all A's to get into any particular schools, and the other side of that coin is that even if you have all A's, it isn't a guarantee. There are many roads in life, so don't put all your eggs in the basket of getting into one place. Work hard, but relax at the same time. Take life as it comes while working hard to do your best.

Answer 4

To be quite honest, you have to eat, sleep and breathe your college textbooks.. but it is possible..

I am a single mother, I work two jobs and I get A's and B's.

Minus motherhood and a job, I probably would have all A's.

Don't forget the social life!
If you just stay dedicated and manage your time wisely, you will go far...

Best wishes to you!

Answer 5

totally depends on the subject,teachers. in most science class you have to know the text like the back of your hand. One approach I took was act like you are going to teach that subject and if someone ask you a question on that you should be able answer. If you can your get mind to do that then you will do great.make your own notes - write and read aloud b/c when read aloud you hear you self and you hear yourself. one ear two mind. email, talk to your prof if you have any question most of them like that.

Answer 6

As much as possible. Some people don't have to study much to do well, while others have to work extremely hard. It depends on how smart you are.

Answer 7

im pretty sure that in order to get the grades you want, it is reccomended to do 4 hours of work for every course hour

Answer 8

As much as it takes?