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Now that so many students are studying virtually, they learning world is limited to two dimensions.

That means that now, more than ever, students need to learn the power of 3D learning tools — what Gretchen calls the “Study Senses.”

Tune in to learn more, including:

• an Introduction to how to learn according to the Study Senses
• The importance of using as many senses as possible during virtual learning
• Note-taking and quizzable study tools as crucial 3D learning methods
• What do to when taking tests digitally,
• and more!

To learn more about how to use or teach the Study Senses, check out one of Gretchen’s courses!

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In this new age of virtual learning, how does a student build a strong enough relationship with a teacher in order to ask for a letter of recommendation?

Megan and Gretchen take on the following listener question:

One fear I have is that I’m applying to medical school next year and still need a science professor letter of recommendation. I was planning on asking my public health pathophysiology professor for a letter of recommendation after taking her class this semester, but now I’m worried that it will be hard to build a relationship with a professor through online-only classes. Do you have any advice around that? I was hoping that online office hours would be available and I could sign up for those every week to ask her questions about what we learn about in class and talk about my career goals. Also, I know ideally you should ask for letters of recommendation in-person but how would I do that online?

Tune in to hear their tips!

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One of the most time consuming activities for students is reading!

Tune in to discover simple tips for reading faster and more effectively than you ever thought possible.

• The section of the book readers usually skip (but shouldn’t)
• How to skim for the structure of the information so you remember the main points
• How to find secret clues inside the chapter that will allow you to quickly identify main ideas
• How to use your hand while you read to help you read faster
• How to annotate a nonfiction text (it’s not what your teacher taught you!)
• and more.

If you’d like to check out the original video 4-part series that this podcast is based on, check out Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four of How to Read a 400 Page Book in Under Two Hours.Audio Player

This podcast originally aired on January 16, 2017.

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Don’t fall prey to myths about how colleges evaluate their applicants!

If you have a full understanding of all the criteria, you can better plan for a more successful college search.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Know the 6 factors that are part of the admissions decisions
• Understand 5 characteristics that colleges are actually looking for (including ability to keep up with academics on campus, curiosity, interest in learning etc)
• What it means to be “admitted” and what colleges are actually trying to do, including a super cool football metaphor
• The different emphasis between big universities and smaller private schools.
• How to use this breakdown to influence your choices

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