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 Attention to detail 
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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

 John wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.
   details may be small things, but for small things come great things: therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall education attainment.

My Twohundredthirtyfifth Post

 Cool under pressure 
                                            6 of 10’

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be prepared” hold true first time and every time. prepare for the test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared. You will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to be abound.

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  Initiative 
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Initiative is creativity. Inventiveness. Originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own inspiration of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.
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Problem-solving skills

Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is the best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently: therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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My Twohundredthirtysecond Post

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

This statement means that marathon is no sprint and it’s not sprint.

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Teamwork skills

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge. You build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions. Listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

·     Together

·     Everyone

·     Achieves

·     More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more, you synergize your talents. Knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of definition you can’t obtain by working alone.

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My Twohundredthirtyth Post

Speaking Skills

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

According to the Book of List, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd, Joel Wiener noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 present of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Teach of laboratory for the study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends of your occupation, your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivation, co-working or just communicating one-on-one with others, you'll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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My Twohundredtwentynineth Post

Writing Skills

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper. Every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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My Twohundredtwentyeighth Post

Student Success Statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.”

This statement means that postponed the success as long you have courage.

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Ten Ways college prepares you for career success

Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own – making your attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 key qualities

1.    Writing skills

2.    Speaking skills

3.    Teamwork skills

4.    Problem-solving skills

5.    Initiative

6.    Cool under pressure

7.    Attention to detail

8.    Time management

9.    Honesty

Love of learning

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A guide to choosing the right insurance provider from Kelly Shultis

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Identify key words

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

rephrase difficult questions.

to understand questions better. Rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

organize your thoughts before you write.

take time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise

write neatly

be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher cant read.

use all the time your given.

if you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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My Twohundredtwentyfourth Post

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

This statement means that to change failure is extraordinary achievement and you achieve something too like an award.

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  Exam day : survival tips 
                                           text-taking
                                               part 2

During the test
read the direction
it’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.
answer each question first. doing this can jog your memory about useful facts.
you may also come across information that can help you with other questions.
answer every question unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question, you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.
ask questionsif a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin

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My Twohundredtwentysecond Post

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

This statement means that your performance that you do has to be improve or your attitude has to be improve.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test – Taking

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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My Twohundredtwentyth Post

Student Success Statement

“Always do right”

This statement means that to do right is always do what is right.

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Online Learning

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·     Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·     If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web

·     Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·     Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·     Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions… hard work does.”

This statement means that golden metals doesn’t make champions but it also hard work or maybe doing good at school or choosing the right.

My Twohundredseventeenth Post

Online Learning

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·     Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·     Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·     Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·     Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Online Learning

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·     Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·     Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·     Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

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It’s Online, but is It On Target?

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s Address. What follows the dot?

·     Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·     Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·     Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable

·     Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·     Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world- renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put students course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

This statement means that effort is not strength or intelligence.

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It’s Online, but Is It On Target

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·     Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·     What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·     Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·     What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·     Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·     Where did the author get this information?

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Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t get into a hurry.”

This statement means that to be quick but not in a hurry.

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It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/109995.html

Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events.

Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way – they only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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Student Success Statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”

This statement means that the archer misses the mark but only if he turns fault to himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye and never fault the target.

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SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

“The first law of success…. Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

This statement means that first law is success but concentration is to bend all energies to one point and go directly by looking to the right or left.

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SQ3R

Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·     Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

·     Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations – these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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My Twohundredsixth Post

Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today not tomorrow”

This statement means that your future is created today but is not created tomorrow.

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SQ3R

Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

·     Survey

·     Question

·     Read

·     Recite

·     Review

It is proven Technique to sharpen your study skills.

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·     Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·     Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·     Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·     Read captions.

·     Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

This statement means that the rule of becoming a little better is to try harder and good and never make up the lost day.

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Reading

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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My Twohundredsecondth Post

Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.”

This statement means that every time you do something it doesn’t feels right but it ends up not being right.

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Reading

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, Look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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My Twohundredth Post

Student Success Statement

The Three Don’ts

Don’t Whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk; send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never Lie

Never Cheat

Never Steal

This statement means that the three nevers is choosing the right which is never lie, never cheat, never steal.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skils/8454.html

To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1. Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2. Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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My Onehundredninetysixth Post

Take Control of Homework

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER, PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement

“Be always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”

This statement means that you look right ahead but then you have to go ahead.

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Take Control of Homework

Keep things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wondering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your home homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Student Success Statement

“I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.”

This statement means that it’s better to do the right thing and you feel better.

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Note-Taking Strategies

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

For Review

Once you've done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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