10 Academic Mindset Red flags

1. Never taking risks. Always taking the easiest class/schedule instead of challenging yourself.  2. Test scores lower than practice test scores.  3. Missing questions you know and studied for.  4. Poor body language (shoulders slumped, head down, visibly stressed). 5. Unmotivated, distracted, or bored in class. 6. Low confidence, or basing confidence on test scores. …

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10 Qualities of a Winning Academic Mindset

​1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss classes and study sessions. Winner’s find reasons to attend them even when conditions are not ideal.  2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winner’s know that they can learn something from everyone. They aren’t too proud to learn from people who…

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10 Rules for the School Year

1. Never be outworked. 2. Don’t focus on your test scores. Focus on getting better and going after the toughest challenges. 3. Remember that being the smartest person in the room does not entitle you to an award. Being the best learner and the most teachable person in the room will lead you much farther. …

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