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Your Notes Are Too “Pretty”. .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
You Are Forgetting About the Forgetting Curve .............................................................................................................. 11
Principle One: Active Recall ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
321 Method ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Develop a High Val ue Shill. ......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Embrace the DiSiculty. ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Build Good HabiW. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Include Keywords Regarding Job Description and Soft Skills. ................................................................................ 53
Include a Comprehensive Linliedln Profile. ....................................................................................................................... 54
Strong Introduction. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
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Hi guys! Before we jump into the "Guide to Academic Success" by Jun Yuh, here are a few things you should know:
Jun has poured his personal experience, research, and educational background into this guide. It's important to note that while Jun isn't a licensed professional, his insights are extremely valuable. Just remember, this guide isn't a substitute for professional advice.
Jun has also taken great care to ensure accuracy, but of course, human errors remain a possibility in any circumstance. The thoughts, opinions, and recommendations in this guide are solely his own and may not align with the views of others.
The guide includes references to external sources, which you can check independently for accuracy.
The techniques, tips, and advice in this guide are informative and educational, but results may vary based on individual circumstances. Please be aware that Jun doesn't guarantee specific outcomes.
Jun cannot be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from the use of this guide. By accessing and using the guide, you accept full responsibility for your actions and decisions.
For personalized advice, it's recommended to consult professionals or experts in the relevant fields.
By accessing and using this guide, you acknowledge that you've read and understood this disclaimer. Thanks for joining us on this journey to academic success!
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You finally take the initiative to do well in school, create a study routine that sacrifices any social life or hobbies, work for hours on end, are constantly stressed and filled with anxiety... but all of this is worth that high score you will inevitably attain, right?
Only to find yourself with your exam returned and that ugly red ink showing a grade much lower than you'd hope. Ouch.
Of course, your confidence would be shot! How could it not be? Then you approach the next study session with a little bit less vigor and find yourself getting a similar grade. So why study hard in the first place then, right? Why put yourself through all that suffering if your teacher is just going to affirm your deepest fears that school is only meant for those with high IQ's or “good” test-takers?
Since no sane person would want to constantly put themselves through this misery, the only logical solution would be to revamp the original goal and start spending time doing things that bring you much more joy like hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing sports, pursuing creative outlets, and scrolling on social media, The problem here though, lies in the fact that you cannot turn off the voice in your head telling you to study because you know it's important for your future, not to mention your parents' disappointment if you were to continue failing. Therefore, this anxiety builds up within you and you can't even be fully present with the things that you love to do.
Although I resonate with these feelings deeply, my goal is to have you finish reading this guide and realize something that you didn't know was possible: you can have it all. You can have really great grades, pursue multiple degrees at once, have a social life, still prioritize your mental and physical health, and explore your hobbies.
I believe it all comes down to learning how to learn. If you can more effectively study with evidence-based techniques, you will not need as much time to excel in classes, and then you can fully enjoy everything else that you want to do. Since school refuses to teach you, let me.
In this guide, we will cover the following topics to get you the most comprehensive understanding of academic success:
• What you are likely doing wrong
• Evidence-based learning techniques
• Productivity hacks
• Personal advice for college students
• Resume writing
• Interview tips
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Why Listen to Me?
If you know me, I'm as transparent as it gets so let's look at my credentials together.
High School and College Success:
High school transcript:
STUDENT TRANSCRIPT
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College transcript:
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I've always been a high-performing student that loved the challenge of taking on advanced classes. When I was in high school, that meant exclusively enrolling in honors and AP courses and even a dual enrollment program at a professional biotechnology lab.
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In college, that meant choosing one of the most demanding majors—biomedical engineering—with notoriously difficult classes like Calculus 3, Thermodynamics & Kinetics, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems, Nano/Molecular Mechanics of Biological Materials, and Biocomputational Modeling & Simulation.
Furthermore, I've decided to pursue my masters at the same time in biomedical engineering meaning I've had to max out 20 credits each term. Throughout this academic journey, I have also actively engaged in numerous extracurricular activities and assumed various leadership roles within clubs and sports.
I've learned how to study the hard way (and best way in my opinion): putting myself through the most rigorous path possible. The techniques in this guide have passed the test of time and have allowed me to have a lot of success. I now hope to help you do the same.
“Curse of Knowledge“:
Popularized by economist Martin Weber, the phenomenon refers to the cognitive bias where individuals who possess great knowledge or expertise in a particular subject find it difficult to communicate that information effectively to others who lack the same knowledge.
We have all likely experienced this in one form or another. It's the exact reason why those genius professors are so difficult to learn from, why elite athletes become terrible coaches, and why super successful entrepreneurs fail as business mentors.
The gap of knowledge is best bridged by someone who has had more success than the student but is not yet far removed from the day-to-day struggles.
That person is me.
After seeing my grades for the last 8 years, you know I'm certainly not perfect.
However, I've been able to navigate very demanding curricula and achieve notable success, including earning a place on the honor roll in high school and the dean's list in university.
Being in the final year of my schooling, I am well-positioned to break down the techniques that have contributed to my success, making them easily understandable for those who may be new to the various concepts.
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Biomedical engineering is one of the most versatile majors as students are required to take classes that cover topics in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biology, and computer science. Moreover, I've taken general education courses along with electives in advanced calculus, composition and rhetoric, material science, anatomy, and entrepreneurship.
Therefore, I have personally experienced applying these learning techniques across MANY disciplines and they have served me well in every single course. If you are pursuing a major that involves any of these subjects, I can assure you that they will work for your learning!
Mastering Balance:
1 recognized early on that I had great ambition to do more than just school and I wasn't going to let anybody tell me that it wasn't realistic. I wanted to be a great friend, son, boyfriend, scientist, entrepreneur, and creator, all while still being healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually.
I believe I've done just that.
The last four years while pursuing both a bachelors and masters simultaneously, I've received more than 15 internship offers from top pharmaceutical companies, start-ups, and medical device companies.
I've accepted two 6-month positions at West Pharmaceutical Services and at GlaxoSmithKline, where I had the opportunity to develop and manage my own impactful projects. Additionally, I've earned a $19K scholarship to pursue my entrepreneurial endeavors for another 6 months.
I've still been able to help my dad's contracting business on the weekends, spend time with my friends and beautiful girlfriend, go to the gym regularly, and build social media platforms with over 3M+ followers.
Is it hard work? Yes. Is it more than possible with the correct studying and productivity techniques? Also yes, so let's get right into the rest of the guide now.
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What You Are Likely Doing Wrong
You've Fallen into the Numbers Game Trap
Many students have the expectation that the more they study, the better they will perform on an exam. Although this has some merit and can carry students throughout secondary school, it is also one of the biggest causes of burnouts as they pursue higher education.
When students are required to take heavier course loads and more of them simultaneously, they cannot simply increase the number of hours they study. This leaves them unprepared for exams and inevitably results in lower marks than they are accustomed to.
Therefore, it is imperative that students in secondary school don't solely rely on their marks as a metric for success. Instead, it is more important to develop a robust system early on with effective study techniques that will yield long-term benefits when it truly matters.
This system, when developed and executed correctly, will allow the students to be more efficient in their studies (i.e. spend less time getting better grades). 0n1y then can a student excel in all levels of education while still maintaining a healthy balance with their social lives and hobbies.
Your Notes Arc Too “Pretty”
I know we all have those friends who pride themselves on having the prettiest notes. They sit down with their pencil cases and go from one highlighter and colored pen to another.
Although this approach could be effective for some, it has been shown in research repeatedly that rereading, highlighting, and other passive techniques typically associated with this approach have very low utility.
Unfortunately, many continue to favor these passive methods because they are pleasing to look at, which is further amplified by viral videos on r'studytok” and other social media posts.
Now, perhaps I'm also unintentionally a culprit of this as many of you know me as someone with an aesthetic desk setup. However, ensuring my environment is set up for success does not correlate with the methods of learning I'm applying.
In other words, if you saw what was written on my iPad or typed on my computer, you would see very complex, sometimes messy, and interleaved work. We'll discuss why these methods have greater utility later.
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1 understand it's fun to take colorful notes, but the reality is, the time it takes to create them is not worth the comprehension that's gained. I suggest reserving this method for the occasional low stress periods of your schooling and look to more efficient methods to apply for the majority of the time.
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