Ep.167 The Only 2 Reasons Why Your Essay Grades Aren’t Higher

#167 – You worked hard. You followed the guidance. You poured hours into your essay… and still didn’t get the mark you hoped for. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m unpacking the only two reasons why your essay grades aren’t higher—and why these problems have nothing to do with your intelligence, effort or potential. You’ll learn how misunderstanding the question and writing at the wrong level are the most common (and fixable) reasons students lose marks. I’ll walk you through the signs to look out for, the types of feedback that hint at these issues and the specific study skills that can turn things around. Whether you’re aiming to pass confidently or push your marks higher, this episode will help you close the gap between the grade you got and the one you deserve. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode167  Check out the episode I mention on Bloom’s Taxonomy (episode 161) Check out my membership, the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.

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This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you really want. Chloe understands what you’re going through — the stress of juggling studying around your job and personal life; the feeling that you’ve never actually been taught how to study effectively; the worry that you’re not going to achieve the grades you need to move forward in your career. You’ll learn step-by-step strategies for time management, organisation and productivity; boosting your studying motivation and confidence; overcoming negative thinking and fear of exams; note taking and reading; essay writing and critical thinking; improving your memory; and exam revision and preparation. In short, you’ll develop the skills to make the most of the time, energy and money you’re investing in your education — so you can gain your dream qualification. With solo shows full of actionable study advice, conversations with other students, and interviews with education experts, Chloe Made Me Study will give you the confidence to achieve the grades you need to take the next exciting step in your career. So, if you’re a non-traditional student who’s ready to uplevel your study skills and results — hit that subscribe button to discover how to make your studying life easier.