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[tennisball80]

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Hello guys, 😀

I'm a high school senior. I can study the night before an exam and still get an A on it.

I personally believe that now it is the time to learn some good study methods before going to college. Also, I will be taking Chemistry and Physics independently through my school's special program from February.

I have been living pretty much on my own since 15 years old. I have been renting room and food from a family. So, I have do a lot of stuff by my own like a college student (Filling forms, paying bills, research information...)

Typical Premed Day in HS: Wake up,eat-->1 class to attend-->Free block: Study-->Lunch time: I got 3 clubs or volunteer to work with disabled people in my school room so every lunch time is booked for me-->2 classes to attend--> School ends--> Volunteer and get ECs--->Come home and do stuff(Fold clothes, filling forms, check emails, pay bills)--->50:10 cycles--> Dinner-->Relax 30 minutes-->50:10 cycles-->Relax 30 minutes--->50: 10 cycle--> Going to read and get ready for bed --> 7 hours of sleep.

My Strategies so far:

I use a timber and a watch for time management.
(Mon - Fridays)
50:10 Cycle: Study 50 minutes and have a 10 minutes break. During the break, I usually move around or do some housework but not thinking about study.
Relax time: I everyday have 1 hour to view SDN and chat on MSN with my friends. That's considered as my Relax time. Or, I update my blog. I also spend about 1 hour everyday to relax at school, whether viewing computer and just staring at the forest.
Sleeping Time: I ensure I have 7 hours of sleep everyday. I quit study and start to read books before 30 minutes from bed time.

(Weekends)
50:10 Cycles: Yes, do more cycles on the weekends.
Relax time: I give 1 hour relax time before 9:00 PM. From 9:00 PM, it's my free time.
Sleeping time: I usually sleep about 8-10 hours on the weekends without using my alarm o'clock.

Healthy Life:
I drink milk and eat many kinds of vegetables and fruit everyday. Also, I spend 1 hour to walk to school and come back. Hope these will help myself to study well.


Do you have any suggestions ? Is there anything I can improve ?

What's your effective study strategies ?

Please feel free to post comments.

 

[shishka32]

Interesting topic. I'd like to know too.

 

[tennisball80]

=]

 

[airplanes]

I am curious to know how you are not burning out...or if you are not reporting your time accurately. An hour a day of free time? I applaud your dedication to your studies if that is the case.

If you keep up a similar schedule in college, there will be no reason for you to ever get anything less than an A, I can tell you that.

 

[xnfs93hy]

Hello guys, 😀

I'm a high school senior. I can study the night before an exam and still get an A on it.

I personally believe that now it is the time to learn some good study methods before going to college. Also, I will be taking Chemistry and Physics independently through my school's special program from February.

I have been living pretty much on my own since 15 years old. I have been renting room and food from a family. So, I have do a lot of stuff by my own like a college student (Filling forms, paying bills, research information...)

Typical Premed Day in HS: Wake up,eat-->1 class to attend-->Free block: Study-->Lunch time: I got 3 clubs or volunteer to work with disabled people in my school room so every lunch time is booked for me-->2 classes to attend--> School ends--> Volunteer and get ECs--->Come home and do stuff(Fold clothes, filling forms, check emails, pay bills)--->50:10 cycles--> Dinner-->Relax 30 minutes-->50:10 cycles-->Relax 30 minutes--->50: 10 cycle--> Going to read and get ready for bed --> 7 hours of sleep.

My Strategies so far:

I use a timber and a watch for time management.
(Mon - Fridays)
50:10 Cycle: Study 50 minutes and have a 10 minutes break. During the break, I usually move around or do some housework but not thinking about study.
Relax time: I everyday have 1 hour to view SDN and chat on MSN with my friends. That's considered as my Relax time. Or, I update my blog.
Sleeping Time: I ensure I have 7 hours of sleep everyday. I quit study and start to read books before 30 minutes from bed time.

(Weekends)
50:10 Cycles: Yes, do more cycles on the weekends.
Relax time: I give 1 hour relax time before 9:00 PM. From 9:00 PM, it's my free time.
Sleeping time: I usually sleep about 8-10 hours on the weekends without using my alarm o'clock.

Healthy Life:
I drink milk and eat many kinds of vegetables and fruit everyday. Also, I spend 1 hour to walk to school and come back. Hope these will help myself to study well.


Do you have any suggestions ? Is there anything I can improve ?

What's your effective study strategies ?

Please feel free to post comments.

7 hours of sleep sounds fairly accurate. Try and get at least 6. One hour of free time? Ugh, yeah, I think that you will have much more than an hour of downtime during the course of your day. My cousin is an engineering student and has at least several pre med friends and they get just as much sleep, downtime, and study time as he does.

I guess if you are going pre med the work will be more difficult but your schedule is not entirely accurate. I can tell you that you WILL have more downtime.

 

[KempDrumsalot]

Wow jeff, this is what HE'S doing now. He's being a disciplined guy, learn from it.

 

[dw2158]

if you want to be a drone, then yes, that schedule looks good. but if you want to have a life (ECs, fun, sleep, etc.) then you are not going to be able to study that much. but you can still get As. trust me 😉

also, being that strictly scheduled sounds a bit oppressive... college life does not lend itself to structure in that way. little things tend to pop up. 😉

 

[Maygyver]

Well, I know I didn't study at all in high school and I still got A's in all of my classes (had a schedule full of all APs.) If you are having to study this much in high school, you might want to try to find a more efficient way of studying in college. You will need to learn much more material and much faster. Also, as dw posted, if this is the schedule you want to follow, you will likely have no time for friends, or any kind of a life. Part of doing well in life is the ability to socialize and interact with people, not just sit down and study for hour upon hour. One of the purposes of college is to help you become a better person, not just a drone. Main tip: try to find a more effective way of studying before college.

Also, to Jefgreen, pre-med is kind of a wide label. The amount of free time people have usually corresponds more so to their major. All premed requires is basically a few extra classes tacked onto your GECs...

 

[tennisball80]

7 hours of sleep sounds fairly accurate. Try and get at least 6. One hour of free time? Ugh, yeah, I think that you will have much more than an hour of downtime during the course of your day. My cousin is an engineering student and has at least several pre med friends and they get just as much sleep, downtime, and study time as he does.

I guess if you are going pre med the work will be more difficult but your schedule is not entirely accurate. I can tell you that you WILL have more downtime.

I spend about 40 minutes in total at my high school for resting hours.

Well, I know I didn't study at all in high school and I still got A's in all of my classes (had a schedule full of all APs.) If you are having to study this much in high school, you might want to try to find a more efficient way of studying in college. You will need to learn much more material and much faster. Also, as dw posted, if this is the schedule you want to follow, you will likely have no time for friends, or any kind of a life. Part of doing well in life is the ability to socialize and interact with people, not just sit down and study for hour upon hour. One of the purposes of college is to help you become a better person, not just a drone. Main tip: try to find a more effective way of studying before college.

Also, to Jefgreen, pre-med is kind of a wide label. The amount of free time people have usually corresponds more so to their major. All premed requires is basically a few extra classes tacked onto your GECs...

Thanks for your advice. I do have time for clubs and ECs and try to interact with people.

English is my second language so I have spend more time to even understand a single concept. In my own language, I could learn some of the words in science class by reading the material once in class. But if it's in English, I can not remember the word so I have to repeat many times.

It's like you learned 5000-10000 words naturally from your parents and through elementary school. But for me, I have learn everything by my own.
Every English words for sounds familiar.

 

[KempDrumsalot]

Completely understand Tennis, just keep doing what you're doing. If you can, try to take some english classes at the CC or your university and hopefully that will help a little bit more. I know learning a foreign language can be tricky though.

 

[glowworm]

Hello guys, 😀

I'm a high school senior. I can study the night before an exam and still get an A on it.

I personally believe that now it is the time to learn some good study methods before going to college. Also, I will be taking Chemistry and Physics independently through my school's special program from February.

I have been living pretty much on my own since 15 years old. I have been renting room and food from a family. So, I have do a lot of stuff by my own like a college student (Filling forms, paying bills, research information...)

Typical Premed Day in HS: Wake up,eat-->1 class to attend-->Free block: Study-->Lunch time: I got 3 clubs or volunteer to work with disabled people in my school room so every lunch time is booked for me-->2 classes to attend--> School ends--> Volunteer and get ECs--->Come home and do stuff(Fold clothes, filling forms, check emails, pay bills)--->50:10 cycles--> Dinner-->Relax 30 minutes-->50:10 cycles-->Relax 30 minutes--->50: 10 cycle--> Going to read and get ready for bed --> 7 hours of sleep.

My Strategies so far:

I use a timber and a watch for time management.
(Mon - Fridays)
50:10 Cycle: Study 50 minutes and have a 10 minutes break. During the break, I usually move around or do some housework but not thinking about study.
Relax time: I everyday have 1 hour to view SDN and chat on MSN with my friends. That's considered as my Relax time. Or, I update my blog.
Sleeping Time: I ensure I have 7 hours of sleep everyday. I quit study and start to read books before 30 minutes from bed time.

(Weekends)
50:10 Cycles: Yes, do more cycles on the weekends.
Relax time: I give 1 hour relax time before 9:00 PM. From 9:00 PM, it's my free time.
Sleeping time: I usually sleep about 8-10 hours on the weekends without using my alarm o'clock.

Healthy Life:
I drink milk and eat many kinds of vegetables and fruit everyday. Also, I spend 1 hour to walk to school and come back. Hope these will help myself to study well.


Do you have any suggestions ? Is there anything I can improve ?

What's your effective study strategies ?

Please feel free to post comments.

improve? that looks awesome to me.

for study strategies, i just usually read stuff over and over, then look away and try to recite it, repeat. so, anyone have any better ideas, i don't think thats the most efficient way to study. i am planning to get a book of study skills someday...

dang only 7 hours of sleep? you're lucky, i get sick with anything less than 8 1/2 hours.

wow you pay your own bills and everything. you will probably be the most responsible kid our college has ever seen. 😀

 

[broken tibula]

Tennis, out of curiosity, how do you pay bills if you don't have a job?

Other than that, though, I must say that you sound pretty driven. And well-balanced. Unlike myself.

Study strategies... I like flashcards. A lot. Also, I love study groups (the ones that actually study, not just use it as a premise to screw around). One of my favorite methods of learning something, especially for concepts and processes and stuff, was to take a whiteboard and a marker and play professor. Explain whatever it is to the rest of the study group, and answer questions about it, draw diagrams... Because after all, if you can teach it, then you obviously know it!

 

[glowworm]

Tennis, out of curiosity, how do you pay bills if you don't have a job?

Other than that, though, I must say that you sound pretty driven. And well-balanced. Unlike myself.

Study strategies... I like flashcards. A lot. Also, I love study groups (the ones that actually study, not just use it as a premise to screw around). One of my favorite methods of learning something, especially for concepts and processes and stuff, was to take a whiteboard and a marker and play professor. Explain whatever it is to the rest of the study group, and answer questions about it, draw diagrams... Because after all, if you can teach it, then you obviously know it!

thanks for the ideas, i'll have to try them.

 

[tennisball80]

Tennis, out of curiosity, how do you pay bills if you don't have a job?

Other than that, though, I must say that you sound pretty driven. And well-balanced. Unlike myself.

Study strategies... I like flashcards. A lot. Also, I love study groups (the ones that actually study, not just use it as a premise to screw around). One of my favorite methods of learning something, especially for concepts and processes and stuff, was to take a whiteboard and a marker and play professor. Explain whatever it is to the rest of the study group, and answer questions about it, draw diagrams... Because after all, if you can teach it, then you obviously know it!

My parents have a budget calculator. They told me I am responsible for all of my expenses from 15 years old. I have to pay back to them with a interest rate of 2%.

 

[xnfs93hy]

Wow jeff, this is what HE'S doing now. He's being a disciplined guy, learn from it.

What use are you if you do not get adequate rest? Sleep is important.

 

[broken tibula]

Please don't tell me that we're going to start a war over the number of hours one should get per night. Please. That's just a little bit pathetic.

 

[xnfs93hy]

Kemp provoked me.

 

[KempDrumsalot]

You provoked me when you started posting on the forums.

Obviously it is enough sleep for him otherwise he would alter the schedule. Try to use better logic if you're going to try to argue with me youngster.

 

[shishka32]

My parents have a budget calculator. They told me I am responsible for all of my expenses from 15 years old. I have to pay back to them with a interest rate of 2%.

What?!

I'm pretty sure you're not legally obligated to pay that back. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

Sorry man.

 

[broken tibula]

There's a sale on Maturity at Wal-Mart. Go buy some.

😛

 

[Maygyver]

Wow, your parents are lame lol. So since you don't have a job now, you just pay bills with their money and then accumulate the debt til you get a job? They don't even let you live with them?

 

[broken tibula]

Yeah, Tennis, that does kind of suck. I mean, mine keep threatening to charge me rent, but it's only a threat (I hope). On the other hand, if I were you, I'd definitely be working instead of volunteering--I can't imagine being financially in debt to my parents. *shudder* God, the things they would hold over my head... It kind of gives me nightmares.

 

[glowworm]

Wow, your parents are lame lol. So since you don't have a job now, you just pay bills with their money and then accumulate the debt til you get a job? They don't even let you live with them?

be nice. 😡 he is an exchange student, and his parents are halfway around the world.

 

[Maygyver]

be nice. 😡 he is an exchange student, and his parents are halfway around the world.

No offense, but how am I supposed to know he is an exchange student? Usually exchange students come to the US for a year or so and then go back to their country not come to the US at the age of 15 and stay here through medical school.

 

[tennisball80]

Sorry guys for the confusion. I am an international student. I pay tuition and stuff to stay here longer.

 

[tennisball80]

Yeah, Tennis, that does kind of suck. I mean, mine keep threatening to charge me rent, but it's only a threat (I hope). On the other hand, if I were you, I'd definitely be working instead of volunteering--I can't imagine being financially in debt to my parents. *shudder* God, the things they would hold over my head... It kind of gives me nightmares.

Since we are international students, we are not allowed to work. It's like,

U.S citizens > Permanent residents >International students.

If you are international student,
*Apply visa every year or be banned from the country
*Never be able to work untill you graduate from a B.S or B.A degree
*Can not get financial aid.
*2 or 3 times as expensive as U.S citizen

Path to change - Become a permanent reside resident
*Work for 3 years - Impossible and going to let to apply med school
*Marriage - Now it's hard to find the one you love. I don't want to marry a person I don't truly love. High divorce rate. Another headache in the future.

So yeah, if you guys are U.S citizens, feel happy about every right you deserve.

 

[tennisball80]

Wow, your parents are lame lol. So since you don't have a job now, you just pay bills with their money and then accumulate the debt til you get a job? They don't even let you live with them?

My parents are planning. We did not sign a contract yet.

 

[broken tibula]

Ah... Okay. I didn't think of that. Boy, that's a bit unfair. You ought to find a job that pays under the table. 😀

 

[Maygyver]

Can't you apply for citizenship? Or are you just here to get an education?

 

[tennisball80]

Can't you apply for citizenship? Or are you just here to get an education?

To become a U.S citizen, you have become a permanent resident here. You can work 3 years to let the company owner to sponsor you a green card after you obtain a B.S or B.A degree. Another way to do it is to marry a U.S citizen. This is the way I am not looking for because I am marrying the person I love and I will spend my whole life with her. Who knows she is a U.S citizen or not ?

 

[Maygyver]

So you are an immigrant, not just an exchange student. 😉

 

[tennisball80]

So you are an immigrant, not just an exchange student. 😉

I am just obtaining my B.S degree in the U.S and I can go to a medical school in other parts of the world too. 😉

 

[MilkmanAl]

Getting back on track, I think 7 hours sounds like too little sleep, especially since it's part of your plan, meaning you'll likely be getting less than that when tests roll around. I'd work in something like 9 and shave off time as necessary. Also, call me crazy, but I think regimenting your time like this is a recipe for disaster. I understand having a loose plan for your day, but since you're not entirely sure what your demands are going to be, there's not much point in trying to force a framework on your day. It's good that you know you need 10 minutes of break per 50 minutes of studying, but try to cut yourself some slack. If you need a break, take a break. Driving yourself to study when you're wearing down will burn you out in a hurry. That's FAR worse than not adhering to a schedule you set out for yourself based on nonexistent information.

In short, the thing you can improve is your flexibility. Go with the flow. If you need to study more, do so. If you get the material down, chill out. If you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, stop. Also, you're going to need to allow yourself more free time. College will suck badly for you if you maintain such a strenuous study schedule. Have fun, and enjoy yourself. In my opinion, all the med school acceptances in the world aren't worth stunting your college experience so severely. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know, and we have more than our fair share of dull doctors.

 

[RemiJP]

Have you considered joining a conversation group to improve your English? They are usually pretty fun and are typically tailored to what group members want to practice. It's also a nice way to interact with others without the expectation of using your second language perfectly. 🙂 Besides learning and studying, college is also about forming new friendships.

 

[Local]

Omg tennis, slow your roll. I see no time allowed for friends/dates/good times. An hour relaxation time does not qualify as fun. It counts as down time. And to the whole paying your parents back, someone correct me if im wrong, its not legally binding if your not 18 when you sign. Studying is important and all, but so is having fun. Tennis, come spend a week or 2 with me.

 

[Kruton]

I am just obtaining my B.S degree in the U.S and I can go to a medical school in other parts of the world too. 😉

How do you do this entire schedule while at Burger King? 😀

 

[tennisball80]

Getting back on track, I think 7 hours sounds like too little sleep, especially since it's part of your plan, meaning you'll likely be getting less than that when tests roll around. I'd work in something like 9 and shave off time as necessary. Also, call me crazy, but I think regimenting your time like this is a recipe for disaster. I understand having a loose plan for your day, but since you're not entirely sure what your demands are going to be, there's not much point in trying to force a framework on your day. It's good that you know you need 10 minutes of break per 50 minutes of studying, but try to cut yourself some slack. If you need a break, take a break. Driving yourself to study when you're wearing down will burn you out in a hurry. That's FAR worse than not adhering to a schedule you set out for yourself based on nonexistent information.

In short, the thing you can improve is your flexibility. Go with the flow. If you need to study more, do so. If you get the material down, chill out. If you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, stop. Also, you're going to need to allow yourself more free time. College will suck badly for you if you maintain such a strenuous study schedule. Have fun, and enjoy yourself. In my opinion, all the med school acceptances in the world aren't worth stunting your college experience so severely. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know, and we have more than our fair share of dull doctors.

Have you considered joining a conversation group to improve your English? They are usually pretty fun and are typically tailored to what group members want to practice. It's also a nice way to interact with others without the expectation of using your second language perfectly. 🙂 Besides learning and studying, college is also about forming new friendships.

Omg tennis, slow your roll. I see no time allowed for friends/dates/good times. An hour relaxation time does not qualify as fun. It counts as down time. And to the whole paying your parents back, someone correct me if im wrong, its not legally binding if your not 18 when you sign. Studying is important and all, but so is having fun. Tennis, come spend a week or 2 with me.

Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments. 🙂

 

[tennisball80]

How do you do this entire schedule while at Burger King? 😀

lol, did you look at my university, residency, and fellow ship info ? Well, that's the plan I am going by lol.

 

[xnfs93hy]

You provoked me when you started posting on the forums.

Obviously it is enough sleep for him otherwise he would alter the schedule. Try to use better logic if you're going to try to argue with me youngster.

First off, I have been a member longer than you,(not that it matters) so that point does not make sense.

Secondly, hey, I was just saying that sleep is important and they you should try to get as much of it as you can. He never stated that that was enough sleep for him, he merely just stated that he wants to sleep and average of several hours, fine.

Thirdly, wow, there are no words. I'm a grade below you and I'm nearing 18, chances are I'm older than you or the same age.

What ticks me off is when I say something and you jump and act like a smartass, I cannot stand that, whether it is on the internet or in real life. And before you go off and try and defend yourself, just scroll up for a second and you will see what I mean. Let the flames begin.
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To OP, your schedule looks very good for the most part, just don't tie yourself down to 7 hours of sleep, if that is all you need, great, just don't completely hold yourself to it, leave room so that you time for more rest if you need it 👍.

 

[xnfs93hy]

Getting back on track, I think 7 hours sounds like too little sleep, especially since it's part of your plan, meaning you'll likely be getting less than that when tests roll around. I'd work in something like 9 and shave off time as necessary. Also, call me crazy, but I think regimenting your time like this is a recipe for disaster. I understand having a loose plan for your day, but since you're not entirely sure what your demands are going to be, there's not much point in trying to force a framework on your day. It's good that you know you need 10 minutes of break per 50 minutes of studying, but try to cut yourself some slack. If you need a break, take a break. Driving yourself to study when you're wearing down will burn you out in a hurry. That's FAR worse than not adhering to a schedule you set out for yourself based on nonexistent information.

In short, the thing you can improve is your flexibility. Go with the flow. If you need to study more, do so. If you get the material down, chill out. If you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, stop. Also, you're going to need to allow yourself more free time. College will suck badly for you if you maintain such a strenuous study schedule. Have fun, and enjoy yourself. In my opinion, all the med school acceptances in the world aren't worth stunting your college experience so severely. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know, and we have more than our fair share of dull doctors.

That was essentially what I was trying to tell him. 👍

 

[tennisball80]

K, I am taking today off to relax.

 

[Crazyday]

Sleep is very important, and an adequate amount of sleep or lack thereof can be just as big of a factor on memory retention as studying an extra hour. I know students like this who pull all nighters or whatever, and it's really not an efficient mode of learning and retaining information.

It'll also make you a happier person, less prone to stress, fatigue, and burnout, and you'll feel better throughout the day.

I personally go on 7-8 hours a day, probably closer to 7. Just try not to go much lower than that. 9-10 hours is recommended and would be best, but there's a lot of cases where that's just impractical.

And there's no reason to fight on here. Even if you don't like somebody, try to stay civil and keep it impersonal.

Another point, just because it is "enough" sleep for him to not alter his schedule does not mean it is an adequate amount from a health standpoint, nor does it mean it is the appropriate amount of sleep for one's optimal performance.

Lots of people make poor choices, smoking, doing drugs, etc, but they don't always alter that. That doesn't mean it is healthy or should not be adjusted.

 

[Local]

I just dont think everyone is the same with this whole sleeping stuff. Some people might have trained their bodies to sleep less, while other people need more than 8 hours to feel right. I sleep about 5-6 hours a night, and i feel refreshed when i wake up. I'm not cranky, tired, or anything associated with sleep deprivation. If i sleep 7-9, i dont feel refreshed, and i feel like i need more sleep.
Now to a more important point: Kemp, just leave jeff alone.

 

[KempDrumsalot]

Already took care of it bud, no worries.

 

[xnfs93hy]

I don't know how you "Took care of it", but whatever.

The best way to get a 4.0 is basically to get adequate rest, and eat healthy food. Seriously, if you treat your body like a Lamborghini, it will perform like one and eventually you will be able to train your body so that you do not have to sleep as much AND you can still stay healthy, whether you do it now or later because eventually you will be working long hours and you will need to stay fully awake and alert.

Secondly, take full advantage of tutoring services (for subjects you have trouble with) and office hours. Use your professors office hours first if you do not understand something. That is what you do in high school when you get lost, you stay after school, talk to the teacher, and get back on track and hopefully get that 100 on the test. These two things will get you that 4.0 in UG, which, honest to God, is VERY hard to accomplish. But if you really can pull it off, your GPA will open doors.

Lastly, make sure you have balance because if you plan on going to medical school you will need to do other things for you app besides do well on the MCAT and have a high GPA. Try and find some time for those and time junior year for MCAT prep.

Again, your schedule is pretty solid and I fully agree with most of it, I just want to reinforce what I've said before because if you follow the above three points I have made for you, I have no doubt you will finish strong.

 

[Turtle01]

tennis, dude, let me let you in on a little secret. you don't need a 4.0 to get into med school. Hell at the rate you are going you could probably take a few more breaks, settle for the 3.8, and still get into Hopkins. My advice to you is to chill. You can get into great medical schools from just about any 4 year college in the country, so don't beat yourself up over what you are doing now. Take it really easy in high school, not as easy in college, and then really work in med school. If you don't you might burn out. I would also like any other high schooler that is reading this to know and realize that what you do in high school couldn't matter less in med school admissions. just throwing it out there.

 

[Turtle01]

I would like to add something here. Man, I just was reading your blog and you are out of your mind. Seriously. You literally describe yourself as anti-social and say that you chose to become that way in order to have more study time. Let me tell you something, there is a difference between working hard and being a complete tool. If any medical school admissions officer saw your blog and what you are writing, you would never get in, and thats a guarantee. You may think, "But I need to get awesome grades and do everything perfectly!". And you would be wrong. You do not need to do these things in order to become a doctor. I would in fact say that you will be a terrible doctor if you continue down this same path. Not in the sense of information, sure you will know more than most, but you will not be able to connect with people. Any doctor without the ability to connect is worthless, even an ophthalmologist. Seriously, don't be one of those kids that is just a human book. It doesn't help anyone, not even yourself.

 

[tennisball80]

I would like to add something here. Man, I just was reading your blog and you are out of your mind. Seriously. You literally describe yourself as anti-social and say that you chose to become that way in order to have more study time. Let me tell you something, there is a difference between working hard and being a complete tool. If any medical school admissions officer saw your blog and what you are writing, you would never get in, and thats a guarantee. You may think, "But I need to get awesome grades and do everything perfectly!". And you would be wrong. You do not need to do these things in order to become a doctor. I would in fact say that you will be a terrible doctor if you continue down this same path. Not in the sense of information, sure you will know more than most, but you will not be able to connect with people. Any doctor without the ability to connect is worthless, even an ophthalmologist. Seriously, don't be one of those kids that is just a human book. It doesn't help anyone, not even yourself.

Thanks for your advice. I appreciate your advice as one from current medical student !

I understand being a doctor needs to be efficient to communicate with people. I agree with your idea.

I participate in ECs in high school and I don't have any trouble talking to people at all. I am good at speaking in front of everybody and I never had troubles in connecting with people. I volunteer to communicate with patients too.

In my blog, I am just saying I am cutting down most of the for-friends- time to study in high shcool because I have to catch up a lot of stuff.

Maybe the English part was a problem to use the word "Anti-social" ? Sorry about that.

But hey thanks a lot !

 

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Hello guys, 😀

I'm a high school senior. I can study the night before an exam and still get an A on it.

I personally believe that now it is the time to learn some good study methods before going to college. Also, I will be taking Chemistry and Physics independently through my school's special program from February.

I have been living pretty much on my own since 15 years old. I have been renting room and food from a family. So, I have do a lot of stuff by my own like a college student (Filling forms, paying bills, research information...)

Typical Premed Day in HS: Wake up,eat-->1 class to attend-->Free block: Study-->Lunch time: I got 3 clubs or volunteer to work with disabled people in my school room so every lunch time is booked for me-->2 classes to attend--> School ends--> Volunteer and get ECs--->Come home and do stuff(Fold clothes, filling forms, check emails, pay bills)--->50:10 cycles--> Dinner-->Relax 30 minutes-->50:10 cycles-->Relax 30 minutes--->50: 10 cycle--> Going to read and get ready for bed --> 7 hours of sleep.

My Strategies so far:

I use a timber and a watch for time management.
(Mon - Fridays)
50:10 Cycle: Study 50 minutes and have a 10 minutes break. During the break, I usually move around or do some housework but not thinking about study.
Relax time: I everyday have 1 hour to view SDN and chat on MSN with my friends. That's considered as my Relax time. Or, I update my blog. I also spend about 1 hour everyday to relax at school, whether viewing computer and just staring at the forest.
Sleeping Time: I ensure I have 7 hours of sleep everyday. I quit study and start to read books before 30 minutes from bed time.

(Weekends)
50:10 Cycles: Yes, do more cycles on the weekends.
Relax time: I give 1 hour relax time before 9:00 PM. From 9:00 PM, it's my free time.
Sleeping time: I usually sleep about 8-10 hours on the weekends without using my alarm o'clock.

Healthy Life:
I drink milk and eat many kinds of vegetables and fruit everyday. Also, I spend 1 hour to walk to school and come back. Hope these will help myself to study well.


Do you have any suggestions ? Is there anything I can improve ?

What's your effective study strategies ?

Please feel free to post comments.

Take a deep breath. Just calm down. You need to go to a party or something and relax. If you keep doing what you are doing and focusing SO hard on doing everything you possibly can to get into medical school you will burn out before you ever apply.

I would see a psychiatrist or counselor (seriously) because it seems like you are scheduling out your life to such a degree that you will never have time to think about the situation you are in. (I assume something pretty bad happened in your life around the age of 15 which is why you live alone).


Dont even worry about getting into medical school for another couple years (I mean keep your grades up and volunteer occasionally but dont really stress).

I am really worried about you kiddo.



I got into several medical schools this application cycle and while I studied hard at times, most of the time I was just a relaxed college kid.

 

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" Snow day today ! ! ! Unfortunately, it was not very exciting for me. I wore my jacket and winter gloves and kept praying to the God hoping I would not slip in the snow. But when I stepped out of my house, I did not feel good all. I got angry a bit because the snow was very slippery and hard to walk .... What should I do now ? ? ?


I quickly used "situational self-talk" to myself, saying "The snow is here to train me the physical and mental strength to become a good doctor." I walked straight up to school without hestitation and thought some good burgers I might be able to have this afternoon. "


Okay now I am officially worried for you. I agree with the medical student that posted earlier...Not one single school will want someone with this type of attitude. They will be able to sense that you are anti-social and will be unable to interact with patients if you keep this up. It will not matter what your MCAT, gpa, or EC's are.

The videos you posted and the blog that I quoted from (Above) are just sad...I really am worried for you and feel bad for you.