The Student's Guide to Exam Success

The Student's Guide to Exam Success, 2nd Revised edition--------------------------------------------------the most life-enhancing publication to come my way in a very longtime! a revelation' Nathalie Wheen on Classic FM 'a saviour...Readin one day...it works! Ever felt spiralling into a black hole? Thisbook will awaken the passion you once had for your studies - it's there,you just can't feel it...until the first few lines of Chapter 1. Turna nightmare back to your dream - and realise it' Student on AmazonExams frighten almost everyone. Fear of failure (and even of success)can make even the most able students struggle with coursework, revisionand exams. Most study guides overlook these powerful underlying emotions.Unique in allaying the anxieties that cause people to procrastinate,go blank, swot pointlessly or underperform, this book can change yourattitude and help you break free: Understand your fears Stop panickingand start enjoying your work Develop a balanced mental approach toyour exams In addition, it offers a wealth of grade-boosting tips:Devise a revision strategy that works Write powerful essays Learn howto speed-read Create effective notes and mind-maps Remember what youlearn Written simply and humorously, with summaries enabling busy studentsto read quickly, this is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendlystudy guides available. The second edition contains additional materialfor mature students and a brand new chapter offering real-life studenttestimonials.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Eileen Tracy is a study skills counsellor and lecturerwho applied and developed study techniques in her own exam preparationat Oxford University. In addition to running her private practice inCentral London, where she helps students to resolve learning difficultiesand fulfil their academic potential, she has appeared on BBC televisionas well as contributing regular articles in the national press. Shehas also provided educational advice and on-line exam support on Freeserve'sand the BBC's education website. www.eileentracy.co.uk