If you’re like me (which, many of you probably are), you like to put things off until the last minute. It doesn’t matter what, either. Homework, reading, studying for finals: The list is endless. However, there’s still a way to be irresponsible AND get good grades. I have, last minute once again, concluded that there are three things procrastinators can do to get an A.

1) Flashcards: I recommend this one to a lot of people. “Omg Morgan I’m not ready for this vocab test.” Dude, just make flashcards. It’s not that hard. Many AP classes tend to administer vocabulary tests, such as AP US History and AP Psychology. It’s likely that the teacher will hand out a list of terms necessary to know for a test. When they do that, it’s like they’re basically giving you the answers. This method works best when you have a smartphone: First, go to Quizlet and make an account. I recommend making your own flashcards and not merely using somebody else’s, for creating your own helps engrave the terms into your head. Then, make your flashcards by simply plugging in the terms and definitions, preferably the ones given in the book or your notes. Once you are finished, download the app “Flashcardlet” onto your smartphone. Press “Flashcards,” and the press the plus button on the top right corner. Select the option “Download from Quizlet”, type in your Quizlet username, and download your deck. There you have it: portable flashcards that pound into your memory the day before the test. It doesn’t take very long (that fluctuates with the number of important terms for each unit, however), and it gets easier. Spend a little bit of time with your flashcards; only stop when you know that all. Repetition reaps its benefits, even mere hours before you have to know it.

2) Utilize lunch hour: Didn’t do it when you were supposed to? That’s okay, you have 55 minutes to do it. It’s fun to eat and work at the same time. The people you sit with can either help you or quiz you. It’s likely that you associate with people who are in the same classes as you, and chances are they’re studying the same thing.

3) Yeah: Eh. I’ll do this one later.

By Morgan Loxley