Do you need to improve your grades to be accepted to your dream college, to achieve better grades or to simply pass a class?

So if you are wondering "how to improve grades", you have to understand that the secret lies in finding the best learning system. Unfortunately, many people believe that the secret to improving your grades, lies in studying harder and longer. This is not the case.

5 common mistakes students make:

1.) Studying for a long time: studying for a longer time will decrease the amount of information you will comprehend and be able to retain

2.) Study shortly before their tests or exams: Studying shortly before your exam will trigger panic and will cause you to forget almost everything you read

3.) Keeping electronics around: Electronics are a big distractions. Having a cell phone, computer, etc. next to you will most likely distract you and you will use them instead of studying

4.) Getting dehydrated: Always keep enough liquids at your work desk is important. Only by staying hydrated, your brain will be able to retain the information necessary for your exams

5.) Working in an unorganized space: Keep your desk free of clutter. A cluttered workspace limits your concentration and will have a negative effect on your learning.

3 important study skills:

1.) Always study with a lot of natural lights; Natural light will help your concentration

2.) Have a detailed study plan: Having a detailed study plan will help you eliminate confusion and help you comprehend information better

3.) Keep up with your school work: Keeping up with your school work will eliminate the panic before the exam since you will already understand the information and you will not first have to learn it

These are only few of many great study skills, which will support a good learning system, which will help you score straight A's from elementary school, up to college and even in your career.

For more information about studying techniques, read Karl's blog about Education and learning systems: How to improve grades - http://kskud.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-improve-grades.html.