Getting straight-A's in school can feel like an impossible task, but most students are making it harder than it needs to be. If you're not doing as well as you want in school, the problem isn't always time or effort. Instead, it is often your strategies and your approach to studying that is failing you. Here are 5 reasons why you're not getting straight A's and what you should be doing instead. 🖋Accompanying Blog Post: https://medschoolinsiders.com/study-strategies/how-to-become-a-straight-a-student/ 💌 Sign up for my weekly newsletter - https://medschoolinsiders.com/newsletter 🌍 Website - https://medschoolinsiders.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/medschoolinsiders 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/medinsiders 🗣️ Facebook - https://facebook.com/medschoolinsiders 🎥 My Youtube Gear: https://kit.co/kevinjubbalmd/ 👀 Hand Picked Productivity Tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders 🎵My Study Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 You’re Approaching Studying Wrong 01:50 You’re Not Optimizing for Memory Consolidation 04:28 Your Critical Thinking is Underdeveloped 06:08 You’re Not Studying at the Optimal Time 07:06 You’ve Taken on an Identity LINKS FROM VIDEO: Sleep Smarter | Sleeping Science, How to be Better at it, & Feel More Refreshed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq28WJpZfLg Strategies of the Top 1% of Students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1cocFRcKI Anatomy of a Perfect Daily Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiPnKa8wFew #medicalschool #studystrategies #premed ==================== Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. and Med School Insiders LLC will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).