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we talk a lot about how to study smart during test prep, but what about the things you should avoid when you\u2019re aiming for a high score?
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1. comparing yourself to others<\/h3>\n

when you\u2019re preparing for a test, it might seem like everyone else\u2019s scores are higher, or that they\u2019re improving faster. that\u2019s not true. keep the focus on you and your improvement. track your progress against your own goals. everyone\u2019s test prep journey will be different!
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2. spending too much time online<\/h3>\n

we\u2019re not just talking social media (although of course, twitter, instagram, and the like are all known to interfere with effective test prep). we\u2019re also talking about online test prep and admission forums \u2013 the ones that you convince yourself are a good use of time because they relate to your test and applications. any time that\u2019s not really committed to the test is not true \u201ctest prep.\u201d
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3. studying in a distracting environment<\/h3>\n

make sure your study spot is conducive to working productively. if you\u2019re prepping for a test on the couch in front of the tv, you\u2019re probably not focusing fully on your study materials. check out our post here<\/a> for our best study spot recommendations.
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4. putting all your energy toward \u201cstudy planning\u201d<\/h3>\n

some students spend so much time and energy planning out their studies \u2013 creating study outlines, calendars, guides, and strategies \u2013 that they don\u2019t ever get to the part where they actually study. while we recommend creating a study plan, that work shouldn’t make up the majority of your study hours.
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5. snacking on too much junk food<\/h3>\n

some research studies demonstrate that eating junk food can mentally slow you down and make you less motivated. you can still have chips and candy in moderation, but if you\u2019re looking for smart study snacks, it\u2019s best to try some of our favorite healthy ideas<\/a>.
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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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