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let\u2019s be real\u2026 studying for an admission test can be anything but fun sometimes. we know that putting in long hours in the library can seem dull and boring, but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way! check out our tips for making test prep more engaging.<\/p>\n

1. work in short blocks<\/h3>\n

a study session doesn\u2019t have to be an all-day marathon. by scheduling your study sessions in one-hour or two-hour blocks, you can still get work done while keeping your focus levels high.<\/p>\n

2. switch subjects<\/h3>\n

let\u2019s say you\u2019ve been working on reading comprehension for the last hour and just can\u2019t make your way through another passage. why not switch over to something that\u2019s quantitative? exercise different parts of your brain to keep the content interesting. <\/p>\n

3. study with a partner<\/h3>\n

find a friend or classmate to study with. some human interaction in your day is important, and you might not get much if you always study by yourself. keep the conversation focused on test prep, though.<\/p>\n

4. ask questions<\/h3>\n

be honest with yourself when you don\u2019t understand something, and find resources who can help you. you can always check with a magoosh test prep expert<\/a>! you\u2019ll be less likely to \u201cgo through the motions\u201d of test prep when you\u2019re actively involved in seeking answers to tricky questions.<\/p>\n

5. take study breaks<\/h3>\n

study breaks can go a long way to help you reenergize for your next study block. get a healthy snack<\/a>, hydrate, check your email, listen to some music, or go for a walk.<\/p>\n

6. quiz yourself<\/h3>\n

give yourself \u201cattention checks\u201d to assess how well you\u2019re understanding the content. take a practice section under timed conditions. short, timed quizzes require you to be alert and engaged with the test questions. <\/p>\n

7. annotate your test prep material.<\/h3>\n

highlighting, underlining, and circling parts of questions and answers will help keep your attention on track. mark up your test prep books and practice sheets so you can\u2019t get away with just skimming through material. <\/p>\n

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about the author:<\/h2>\n

\"catherinecatherine supports magoosh\u2019s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer\u2019s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching bravo. she is forever in search of the best mexican and italian food in any given city.<\/em><\/p>\n

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