Time Management
This tool can help manage tasks, deadlines, and schedules effectively.
Calendar, planner or agenda
What should you do when you start to feel overwhelmed and unproductive when studying?
Take a break
What is 1 requirement before you enter tutoring?
Meet with a LEAD counselor (or) sign up online to select which classes you would like tutoring for.
Where can you meet with a LEAD Counselor?
Online or here at the Pumerantz Learning Center
This technique involves working for 25 minutes, then taking a 5-minute break
Pomodoro technique
What is the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved?
Imposter Syndrome
How is tutoring conducted? (i.e. Individualized, Small Group, Large Group)? More than one answer can be selected.
Small & large group
What are three ways to engage in self-care?
(Answers include anything that nourishes you physically, mentally, socially, spiritually)
Name one thing within your locus of control and one thing outside your locus of control?
Internal locus of control includes preparation, effort, and response.
External locus of control includes the outcome of a situation or other people’s actions.
This technique is often called "thinking about thinking." It involves the awareness, monitoring and regulation of your own thought processes.
Metacognition
When can you schedule an individualized exam review?
If you score 70% or above, one week after the Faculty's exam review. If you score below 70%, any time after the Faculty's exam review.
How do you schedule an appointment with a LEAD Counselor?
Make an appointment online or email us
What is often forgotten when planning a schedule?
Self-care or transition times between activities
At the end of each block, what is one question you can ask yourself to help prepare for the next block?
What worked well? What did not work well? What should I change?
What is the goal of an exam review?
To identify test-taking trends and general knowledge gaps
What can you do if you can't find matching availability in your schedule with LEAD?
Email lead@westernu.edu or email any member from our LEAD Team personally.
Name one coping strategy for dealing with imposter syndrome
Challenge negative self-talk, identify strengths and past accomplishments, practice self-care, learn from mistakes, identify where you feel confident/competent/and gaps in knowledge
What rules apply during a LEAD exam review to ensure test security?
-In-Person and 1:1 with LEAD Counselor
-Leave belongings outside
-You cannot write any notes (though we may provide you withnotes on which lectures you need to review)
What is the Zone of Delusion?
The point at which your optimal performance is declining, but you want to keep studying despite lowered productivity. At this time, it's recommended to take a break (decrease pressure), then return to studying.