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Effective StudyStory from W.VI hadn’t studied for quite a while and was really apprehensive about the approaching exams. I used alpha for studying (great for concentration), then gain just before the exams, and several times during the exams. After the exams I was confident of having passed two out of three, but, magic! – I got three credits.Story from S.AI used Mind Charts to help my mother study for a ceramic teacher's course. My mother said "Oh no, this is too difficult, too involved" and only looked at them once. Nevertheless in the exam she found that the Mind Charts came back into her conscious mind and she was able to draw on them to top the class in the exam! Story from P.MI used Alpha to pass exams and had no trouble at all. Work commitments prevented me from studying as much as I would have liked and once thought necessary. Now I can relax in class and absorb far more information that goes into long term memory so I don't have very much revision out of class hours to be able to do well in exams. I am much more confident now and through positive reinforcement of successful exam situations am finding taking exams a lot less stressful. Story from P.Y, NSWI used Sandy's tape Achieving in Exams and Effective Study for studying Business Statistics. During the last month before my exams I would listen to the tape and then study with Accelerated Learning Music. I knew I had done my best and I got copies of past papers which I studied during my relaxation. During the 10 minutes reading time I was able to recall my mind maps and the answers just came flooding into my mind and the exam was so easy that I knew I had been successful. I got the A I visualised. Story from H.JBefore commencing my Business Degree at UTS in 1995 I attended the CALM Seminar. I used the ability to go to my PP and set goals for my study and also listened to the Accelerated Learning tapes whenever I studied. Since then I attended the Study Skills seminar, where I learnt specific skills to assist with my study. I perfected my mind mapping skills and improved my memory, through this course. Before attending these seminars my study had been haphazard and undirected. The most valuable thing I learned from these seminars was the ability to focus and concentrate on my study, ingredients which are imperative for success. Using these methods I have maintained a distinction average throughout my degree. Story from T.H, NSWJust a few lines to say thank you for all the information and skills you equipped me with at the CALM Seminar this past weekend - it was fantastic! I feel so excited knowing the difference that using the skills will continue to have in my life. I just wanted to take a few lines to summarise what I have already gained, simply by using the suggestions and skills you give in Students Steps to Success. Just 10 days before my second year Psychology exams, a friend lent me a copy of this book; it appealed to me greatly as I was fast running out of time to study for these exams. My study required the reading of two 1000 word Psychology text books - it seemed impossible to achieve this and learn the material. I skimmed your book and was immediately drawn to the chapter on ‘speed reading’. However, with such little time left till exams and my scepticism about whether I could actually learn speed reading in time for my rapidly approaching exams, I wasn’t sure it was worth the risk of trying your methods. Well, all I can say is that it was the most profitable risk I have ever taken. I spent no more than one hour actually practising the techniques before I ‘tested’ myself by reading a Psychology Journal article. It took me less than a minute to read the article. However, still sceptical of whether I had actually taken in what I had read, I decided to write out all the points I remembered, and to my delight and surprise I had missed only one important point! The following night my husband gave me a four page article about a caving trip he was planning to take. After reading the article in less than 90 seconds, I handed it back to him. He thought I hadn’t bothered to read it and must not be interested. Can you imagine his surprise when I proceeded to tell him every detail in the article! Well, by now I was convinced that the techniques in your book work, and work well. In just three days I completed reading and studying the required text books. I practised going to my Peaceful Place and while I was there decided to imagine myself in the exam. I visualised myself sitting in the exam room feeling peaceful and confident and knowing the answers. Well it worked!!!! I actually enjoyed the exams and felt totally confident throughout the exams (with a little help from the odd visit to my PP). However, when I met with my friends following the exams I was a bit shocked to find that most of them had found the exams difficult and very stressful. My confidence started to take a dip. Five long weeks later I finally received my exam results, and to my delight I achieved Distinctions for both exams. While I had put in a really hard three days studying, I had previously taken at least three weeks to cover the same amount of material - I was totally delighted!!! Again, thank you so much for passing on all the information you did at the seminar. I just can’t wait to see the results as I continue to practise what I have learned.Story from S.M, NSWThis year I commenced an external university course undertaking a full time workload of eight subjects a year – twice the normal external workload. Well meaning friends suggested this may be difficult, giving the usual reasons. I participated in your weekend workshop, and the other participants were interested in what subjects I was going to start with. Everyone reeled in horror when I mentioned Statistics. Well, Maths had never been my best subject during High School in the ‘70’s. I was beginning to worry. If people who work with numbers all the time have difficulty with Stats, what hope do I have? Later that day we had a session on setting and achieving goals. My goal was to achieve a Distinction in Stats and Sociology, secretly regretting ever considering doing Stats. During the following week I received the course outline — it looked very complicated and intimidating. I used your study techniques as well as PP (and some help from my husband). Although the work was rather difficult, I averaged 85% each assignment. The next hurdle was the exam. In my PP I visualised feeling calm during, and easily completing, the exam. I also visualised opening the letter stating my results — a Distinction of course. When the results did arrive, I was rewarded with a High Distinction. I felt (and still feel) very pleased with myself. Thanks Sandy.Story from B.W, NSWAs a high school teacher I constantly use the activities in Sandy’s book “Students’ Steps to Success”. Something wonderful happens for students in this process. They learn how to learn. The students can apply the learning to all types of situations, not just academic. They take charge of their lives! I also use the book at home with my family. My son is 6 and he uses the techniques. I consider the issues dealt with as the most fundamental to successful learning. I implore every student and every teacher to make the central focus in any learning situation, this user friendly learning package. Sandy's E-Report - Links to Seminar/Shopping
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