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QFT.Originally Posted by balloonoboy
Man, it takes time.
I use to try studying in college and it rarely worked. I don't have a learning disability or anything, but I was so use to allocating my time not studying, that when it came time to study, I might mess over it, but best believe NT, TV, the rec, my boys, etc. we're calling me.
Those kids who don't speak much English been on their study tip, so its cake for them.
Definitely use the advice already presented in this thread, but realize it will seem like you're climbing a mountain, not a molehill, in the beginning.
The topography of studying is less important than one's mindset to studying.
You've taken the first step which is you're willing to change, now turn everything off that might be distracting you. Do this gradually over the next few weeks in 1 hour increments - 30 mins may be better for starters - and when the test comes back you'll not already have disciplined yourself, but you'll see your hard work paying off, so you'll want to continue studying, even longer or better.
One of my HS teachers told me as a freshman, "studying is the most important skill you need to know before going to college". His words rang so true when I took those Chemistry, Calculus, and Philosophy tests.
Studying is a skill that must be worked on. Don't get frustrated if you can't sit down and focus for an extended period initially.