The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding
The star of YouTube’s Study with Jess reveals how to become your most organized, productive, and confident self!

So many students feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed at the thought of starting high school. But what if you can love high school, form amazing friendships, grow your self-esteem, and get an excellent education all at the same time?

High school is all about learning how to learn. In The High School Survival Guide, readers will learn everything from setting up the ideal study space to building confidence and setting effective goals. From shopping for supplies to acing exams, Jess teaches you how to:
  • Identify which study techniques work best for you
  • Improve your focus during class
  • Avoid burnout and manage study-related stress and anxiety, and more


“This is a really sweet, encouraging handbook to have during a time when we all need that extra motivation and support.” —Natalie Tran, The Community Channel
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The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding
The star of YouTube’s Study with Jess reveals how to become your most organized, productive, and confident self!

So many students feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed at the thought of starting high school. But what if you can love high school, form amazing friendships, grow your self-esteem, and get an excellent education all at the same time?

High school is all about learning how to learn. In The High School Survival Guide, readers will learn everything from setting up the ideal study space to building confidence and setting effective goals. From shopping for supplies to acing exams, Jess teaches you how to:
  • Identify which study techniques work best for you
  • Improve your focus during class
  • Avoid burnout and manage study-related stress and anxiety, and more


“This is a really sweet, encouraging handbook to have during a time when we all need that extra motivation and support.” —Natalie Tran, The Community Channel
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The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding

The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding

by Jessica Holsman
The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding

The High School Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Studying, Socializing & Succeeding

by Jessica Holsman

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Overview

The star of YouTube’s Study with Jess reveals how to become your most organized, productive, and confident self!

So many students feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed at the thought of starting high school. But what if you can love high school, form amazing friendships, grow your self-esteem, and get an excellent education all at the same time?

High school is all about learning how to learn. In The High School Survival Guide, readers will learn everything from setting up the ideal study space to building confidence and setting effective goals. From shopping for supplies to acing exams, Jess teaches you how to:
  • Identify which study techniques work best for you
  • Improve your focus during class
  • Avoid burnout and manage study-related stress and anxiety, and more


“This is a really sweet, encouraging handbook to have during a time when we all need that extra motivation and support.” —Natalie Tran, The Community Channel

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781633533950
Publisher: Mango Media
Publication date: 09/13/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 156
File size: 8 MB
Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

About the Author

Jessica Holsman, AKA Study With Jess, is one of the growing stars on YouTube. With millions of viewers flocking to her channel, Holsman has established herself as the voice of students online. Offering up detailed and creative ways of studying, Holsman connects with her audience at a personal level which has allowed her to help students across the globe increase their grades, develop better social skills and enjoy high school.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Dedication and Acknowledgments Welcome (My personal message to the reader) CH 1: Getting Ready for a New School Year Making sure you have the essentials Getting a head start on your readings Preparing your workspace for a new year My top 5 tips for preparing for a new school year CH 2: School Spirit The benefits of extra-curricular activities Getting involved in school activities My top 5 tips for unleashing your school spirit CH 3: Making New Friends Friendships and support Systems How to make new friends Fitting in: How to deal with peer pressure How to deal with bullies My top 5 tips for making friends CH 4: The Ideal Study Environment Deciding where to study How to create a productive study space How to keep a tidy desk My top 5 tips for keeping a tidy workspace CH 5: Structuring Your Study Sessions Finding the right time to study Breaking up your study sessions How to prioritize like a pro How to wind up your study sessions My top 5 tips for completing homework CH 5: Getting into the ‘Study Zone’ Choosing the right tasks Deciding on the best study technique Using friends as a motivator My top 5 tips for finding your study zone CH 6: Goal Setting The benefits of goal setting Setting yourself long-term goals Setting yourself short-term goals My top 5 tips for setting goals CH 7: Staying Focused in Class Dealing with distractions Staying up to date The common causes of losing focus My top 5 tips for staying focused in class CH 8: How to be an Organized Student Using a planner for school How to organize handouts and class notes Organizing your belongings My top 5 tips for staying organized CH 9: How to Catch Up in Class Falling behind in classwork How to catch up Asking for help My top 5 tips for catching up on classwork CH 10: Writing Weekly Summaries The benefits of writing weekly summaries How to set out your weekly summaries My top 5 tips for writing weekly summaries CH 11: Dealing with Disappointment Learning from your mistakes Using feedback correctly My top 5 tips for using feedback correctly CH 12: How to have a Positive Mindset The importance of positive thinking Having a positive mindset 3 Easy ways to change your perspective My top 5 tips for staying positive CH 14: Tackling Major Assignments Planning your approach Essay writing Class presentations Group projects My top 5 tips for completing assignments CH 15: Studying for Finals Planning your study approach Study SMART not hard The 4 learning styles How to throw a study party! My top 5 tips for studying for exams CH 16: Study Stress and Anxiety Feeling stressed What is stress? How to manage stress and anxiety My top 5 tips for dealing with stress CH 17: The Week of the Exam What to do the week of finals How to enhance your performance in an exam How to deal with exam anxiety My top 5 tips for completing exams CH 18: The Next Step… Your big picture goal Deciding a career pathway Creating a career plan Considering a gap year Your education is a journey…
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