Tips for Succeeding in the Sciences 1. Get plenty of sleep (at least 7-8 hours). a. Your brain needs rest! You cannot learn effectively if you are tired. b. This seems like an impossible task to complete, but it is doable! The key thing here is knowing how to manage your time properly and prioritizing when certain things need to be completed. 2. Read what would be covered during the lecture BEFORE the lecture. a. This would allow you to ask questions during lecture and clear up anything that you did not understand during your prior reading. 3. NEVER MEMORIZE INFORMATION a. Instead, LEARN and UNDERSTAND the information b. Memorizing will only cause you to forget the information once the exam is over. c. Learning and understanding, on th...