Achievement Unlocked: An Experienced Tutor's Guide: For Middle School and High School Students to Develop Study Skills, Learn Test Strategie - J. R. Traas

School is tough. The incredible pressure of earning good grades, keeping your parents and teachers happy, getting accepted into your top colleges, and setting yourself up for a happy, successful life-sometimes, it can seem so overwhelming that you just want to curl up into a ball. It doesn't have to be that way, though.

You can escape this spiral of anxiety, but you will have to prepare for the battles ahead. You are about to embark on a grand and rewarding Quest. Learn to think of education as a game.

That's not to say that it isn't serious-because it is, of course. nStill, The Game can be fun, and there are strategies to winning. That's where this book comes into the picture. Built on over a decade of teaching experience and problem-solving, Achievement Unlocked is a compact guide that will help you rank up your studying game.

You'll learn how to study smarter-accomplish more in the same amount of time. n nBe warned: these are not quick fixes, which simply don't work. However, if you follow the guidelines and streamlining processes outlined in these pages, you will begin to see results faster than you might expect. Unlike many of the tutoring books on the market, Achievement Unlocked was written for you, the student.

You will always be addressed with respect. In return, all that is required from you is that-from this point forward-you take responsibility for your own education. You will get out of this book exactly what you put into it.

Maximum effort yields the highest rewards. Applicable to any subject, the lessons contained in these pages will guide you to greater understanding in the following areas: n n- Organization n- Test Preparation n- Study Skills n- Reading Comprehension n- Critical Thinking n- ... and more! n nAre you ready to get your grades up and your parents/teachers/aunts/uncles/judgmental cats off your back for good? It's time to outfit yourself with the tools and confidence you'll need on your way to unlocking your true potential.

So, crack open the manual; begin your heroic journey toward success and freedom today!n