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Episode 130 Show Notes

This is the fourth episode in our series on "Study Strategy." In this Episode Jackson explains the concept behind "Spaced Repetition" as a learning approach to the bar exam and how to use it most effectively when you study.

Links to references mentioned in the Episode:

Spaced repetition article, The Guardian
The Forgetting Curve
Learning by Repetition: Does it Work?

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Episode 129 Show Notes

This is the third episode in our series on "Study Strategy." With just over 30 Days until the Feb 2017 exams, Jackson explains why Passion and Vision are both critical components of effective study. In this episode you'll learn what to focus on and what to ignore and why you have to re-ignite your passion for the final push to the exam!

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Episode 128 Show Notes

This is the 2nd episode in our series on "Study Strategy" as we reach the 40-Day point before the Feb 2017 exams. In this Episode Jackson explains why Panic is counter-productive and offers 4 strategies to reduce your panic and anxiety leading up to the exam.

Links to Resources mentioned in this Episode:

40 Days to the Bar Exam Video
"Spark" by Dr John Ratey
Interview with Bill Harris from Holosync Audio Meditation
Paraliminal Pack for the Bar Exam

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Episode 127 Show Notes

We're beginning a new series on "Study Strategy" as we reach the 60-Day point before the Feb 2017 exams. In this Episode Jackson explores an approach to test preparation that you should avoid: The Brute Force approach to Learning. Find out why this practice is counter-productive and what to do instead.
And for the next few Episodes, we'll look at other popular approaches to study for the bar exam and whether they're really as effective as you think.

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Episode 126 Show Notes

This is our last Episode for 2016. Thanks so much to all of you for subscribing, listening and commenting! We appreciate such a loyal audience and wish everyone great success on the bar in 2017.

In today's Episode, Jackson reviews the highlights of our Podcast Episodes from the past year and some of the key moments in the bar exam from 2016.

Here are some of the Episodes mentioned in this recap: You can find all of these Episodes and Show notes at www.celebrationbarreview.com/podcasts

Epi 055: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part One
Epi 056: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Two
Epi 062: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Three
Epi 063: How to Raise Your MBE Scores by 15 Points
Epi 066: PhotoReading Explained
Epi 071: Five Lessons from the Feb 2016 Exams
Epi 075: Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Four
Epi 084: Interview with Holosync Creator, Bill Harris
Epi 085: Five Groups Who Will Never Pass the Bar Exam
Epi 088: The Emperor Has No Clothes
Epi 092: Write a Hundred Essays? NOT!
Epi 097: The Role of Intuition
Epi 105: July 2016 Exam Recap
Epi 110: News About the MBE
Epi 111: Q&A About the GA Exam Mis-Score
Epi 113: Hangout with Kimberly Campbell (GA)
Epi 118: NY Exam Results 

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Episode 125 Show Notes

Today's guest is a former Celebration Bar Review student who is now a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars. Donald Kilfin shares his perspective on studying and passing the bar and why he continues to mentor and support new bar takers as they prepare for their tests. It's a great conversation with lots of insight and advice!

We've also prepared a short video to help you balance your study with the holiday season and encourage you to watch it here

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Episode 124 Show Notes

While it would be great to have all of the tools and resources available to study for the bar exam, sometimes that just isn't possible. As today's guest describes, it doesn't mean you can't pass either. Listen to this discussion with a successful first time New York (UBE) Bar Taker who studied entirely from his smart phone. You'll be impressed and inspired!

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Episode 123 Show Notes

In part one of today's episode, Jackson explains the reasons behind Celebration Bar Review's intentional approach to assisting a diverse group of candidates to pass the bar. In an age where the Rule of Law is under increasing attack from the President-Elect and his advisors, the need for a Bar that is truly representative of the full community is greater than ever.

For the full text of Jackson's comments click here.

In part two we talk to a new member of the Florida Bar, Chigozie Nwankwo and learn the struggles he had to overcome to pass the bar on his 2nd try. It's an inspiring story!

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Link to our Case Studies Web Page for more interviews 

You can also join our FREE Live Master Class:
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Episode 122 Show Notes

In today's episode we talk with a Tennessee Bar Exam taker who failed the exam several times - each by just a few points. Then he decided to give more attention to his Multistate preparation and passed in July 2016! Listen to Bill Hyde explain his strategy and tips for success while working, spending time with his family and still managing to study for the bar.

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Episode 121 Show Notes

Raising two young children, working and studying for the bar after a previous failure. Sound like a lot? For our guest today, Dominique Dembo, it was the challenge she faced - and overcame - to pass the Georgia Bar in July 2016. Listen to her inspiring story in today's episode.

We'll also break down the numbers behind the July 2016 California Bar Exam results that have just been released.

Here's the video version of today's Episode.

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