Just Conflicted

I am so confused as to how I am expected to give advice about stress when I am practically pulling my hair out due to my own stress.  I am lost, have absolutely no advice at this time and just don't know what to do.
Tomorrow I have 5 tests and I am going to be approaching them in ways I don't recommend.  I barely studied for these tests because the regents, my final exams, are right around the corner and I don't want to be studying for a test that's going to count towards my quarter grade when my final exam is going to count as an extra quarter.
Why are these teachers still giving us exams when school ends in 6 days?  I don't get it; I am so confused you don't even understand.
You know whats else annoys the crap out of me?  I hate it when teachers think that their class is the most important.  I mean, weren't you a kid at one point in your life?  Yeah, you were.(by you I mean the teachers) So can't you comprehend that there is not one important class but all of them are equal.  Balancing classes is a students best strategy and saying that your class is the most important is horrible advice to a stressed high school student.
Teachers can really get on my nerves sometimes.  Especially when they expect you to do well on the final exam and don't even give you time to study for the stupid final exam.  Give me a break will you?
I hate when the last month of school comes around because it feels as if everything you have worked for the whole year goes to waste.  I'll tell you my reasoning.  For example, in my math class we had tests and so much homework all year and now we are doing practice regents exams.  All of those exams only have about 5 out of the 16 topics we learned.
It's just annoying.
Sorry about the venting it's just that I am exhausted so there may be some typos and I am frustrated with all of the homework and tests I have coming up in the last 6 days of school.

When You Get Knocked Down

In school, it can be extremely difficult to look at a grade on a paper that is devastating, yeah I am talking a failure.

When you fail a test, there are many ways to go about that situation.  First, you can take the approach where you look at the grade and cry.  I suggest to not do that only because you will look like a baby and plus, you're in high school; sorry to be so tough but grow up.  When you get the test back you can fold the top part of the paper where the grade is and be ashamed of it.  Or, you should take my own personal advice and me proactive.  Folding the paper where the grade is fine.  I completely understand if you don't want anyone to be aware that you failed the test. In class, when your teacher goes over the test, ask questions.  Definitely don't be afraid!  The teachers for the most part are looking to help you and it looks excellent if you at least appear to look as though you care.  

If you fail a test, go to extra help or find the teacher when you can sit one on one with them to discuss your mistakes.  Even if you went over the test with a tutor, friend, or self, show the teacher that you care and are willing to take time out of your day to understand rather than ask for a higher grade.  Also, maybe even meeting with the teacher or showing that you care, he or she might even boost your grade or allow you to do test corrections.  By the way, even if your teacher doesn't offer extra points, ask if you can do test corrections and show them your corrections because when the semester comes to an end, the teacher will take into consideration the effort that you showed.  

I hope this was helpful with dealing with a failed test.  

PS>  Comment and ask questions, I would love to answer any questions you guys have!  

Quick Pop In

Hey guys!  Even though it's 1:00am and I still have to review more notes for various tests I have tomorrow, I figured I would just pop in a relate to many of you if you are feeling the same way I am feeling, STRESSED!  But don't worry, we can kick the stress.  Even though it's 1:00am, I studied 3 subjects for 3 hours starting at 9pm and ending at 12am.  Then I went back and reviewed more notes.  Figuring out how many subjects you need to study and then by taking each hour starting from a certain time to study all of the subjects you need to cover is effective.  My friend called me this evening and was so stressed out for a math test we have tomorrow.  I told her the method I just spilled to you guys and she was so relieved and she's fast asleep and done with all of her studying. You may be asking yourself why I am still up, I honestly don't know (LOL).  Anyway, just thought since I haven't posted in a while I would post real fast while I'm in panic mode for many tests I have tomorrow.  LOL


Goodnight,
Rachel

Just Brush It Off

Throughout your school career, you're going to have to realize that you are going to get a bad grade.  It will happen because a "bad grade," is different for everyone.  Students interpret a, "bad grade," differently.  Nobody is perfect so a bad grade once or even once in a while will happen and you have to understand that it's okay.  Also, realize that if you studied so much, and there was nothing else you could have done to receive a better grade, then there is just nothing you could've done to improve your grade.  A grade is just a number.  Don't be afraid of it.  Don't let that number written on your paper put you down.  A percentage means nothing.  Learn from your mistakes.  In reality, it shouldn't put you down. Brush it off and keep on going!  Happy Friday!

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Saying it But Not Doing it

We all say, "I am going to do all my homework right when I get home."  You know you're guilty of saying that.  The problem with saying that is we need to follow through with what we say.  Just saying something is completely different than actually doing it.  To solve your problem, right when you step off of that bus, think about how you're going to start your homework right away.  When you actually are in your house, don't let anyone get into your head and get you side tracked.  When you get home you are going to set 5 minutes aside to wash up, maybe grab a quick snack and go straight into your room.  Grab a piece of paper and list all of the things you need to do for the rest of your day but not studying.  Make sure that your cell phone is off or on silent and away from you.  Computers or any electronic devices should be out of your room or away from you.  The key is to making this method work is to eliminate all kinds of distractions   Unless you need to print something or write something on a computer.  Once you have finished all of your homework, grab a second piece of paper and write everything you need to study.  Even if you don't have a test in Math for example, write it down.  It doesn't hurt to review your notes.  Then write a specific time frame that you need to review or study something.  For example, let's say I didn't have a math test anytime soon, I would still review my notes but only for 15 minutes.  That's all.  Ex) Math-5:15-5:30.  By doing this, when you actually have a test coming up, you don't need to study for 2 hours, you might not even have to study for an hour because you have been reviewing every night anyway.  This method should decrease your stress dramatically.  I tried it and it works.  Also, when it comes to projects, even if the due date is in 2 weeks, get ahead and start it!  There is no reason to wait till the last minute.

Please comment below to start up a conversation and also to ask me any questions you have.  I would love to answer them!

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