223: Quick Tips -- Balancing Passive and Active Studying for the Bar Exam

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we're talking about the difference between passive learning (such as reading notes or listening to a lecture) and active learning (such as memorization and deep understanding).

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to assess if you're spending most of your time on passive studying
• What is active studying and why is it more effective?
• Finding the balance between passive and active studying
• Why you have to start taking practice exams before you are ready
• What can lead to burnout quickly during bar prep

Resources:

• Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/)
• Podcast Episode 42: Memorization Techniques for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-42-memorization-techniques-for-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 51: Making the Most of Your Bar Exam Practice (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-51-making-the-most-of-your-bar-exam-practice/)
• Podcast Episode 52: Avoiding Burnout While Studying for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-52-avoiding-burnout-while-studying-for-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 118: More on Memorization for the Bar Exam (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-118-more-on-memorization-for-the-bar-exam/)
• Podcast Episode 191: Quick Tips – Using Spaced Repetition to Memorize (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-191-quick-tips-using-spaced-repetition-to-memorize/)
• Podcast Episode 212: Quick Tips – Adding Variety to your Bar Exam Study Routine (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-212-quick-tips-adding-variety-to-your-bar-exam-study-routine/)

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