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Episode 139 Show Notes
As you get underway with your studies, it's natural to set goals. But how ambitious and bold should you be in setting those goals? In today's Episode Jackson offers some suggestions about productive goal setting for the bar exam. You'll discover which "zone" your goals are in currently and where they should be as you work towards passing the next bar exam!
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Episode 138 Show Notes
Getting wrong answers when you study can be frustrating and discouraging...but it doesn't have to be that way. In today's Episode, Jackson shows how to take those "wrong" answers and use them in the "right" way to improve your study and results!
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Episode 137 Show Notes
What's the difference between knowing the law ... and just memorizing it when you take the bar exam? According to Jackson, it's everything! In this episode, he explains the reasons why you want to know and not memorize for the best exam results.
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Episode 136 Show Notes
With the Feb 2017 exams complete, we turn our attention to the July 2017 exams. In this Episode, Jackson answers the question: "Is it too early to start studying for the next bar exam?" His answer may surprise you!
For more information on this topic, check out our latest Blog Post: "Shifting Your Study Start Date"
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Episode 135 Show Notes
The February 2017 Bar Exams are over! In today's episode Jackson breaks down what was tested in the Florida, UBE, California and MBE. This is the "first read" of the exam made just hours after the tests concluded.
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Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman
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Episode 134 Show Notes
As founder of Celebration Bar Review, Jackson Mumey has prepared students for the bar exam for over 25 years. In this Episode, he reflects on the many changes in the bar exam and bar review preparation over the years. During today's Episode, Jackson describes the changes and more importantly, the rate of change -- that impacts the test and the students.
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Episode 133 Show Notes
With just a little under 1 week until the Feb 2017 Bar Exam, you may be asking yourself some questions about your studies and your readiness for the exam. In this Episode, Jackson identifies five "Low Value" Questions that Bar Takers ask and he replaces those with five empowering "High Value" Questions that you should ask instead.
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Episode 132 Show Notes
There are 2 weeks remaining until the Feb 2017 Bar Exam and in this Episode, Jackson offers 5 tips to help you maintain your perspective and keep your focus. These strategies will allow you to prepare confidently and avoid needless distraction and worry at this final stage of study.
Links to references mentioned in the Episode:
Episode 065: Gideon's Story
Episode 095: How Your Shadow Deceives You
Celebrity Video - Brad Paisley
Wizard of Oz - Brains, Courage and Heart
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Episode 131 Show Notes
This is the fifth episode in our series on "Study Strategy." In this Episode Jackson explains uses the metaphor of a marathon to describe a typical reaction of bar takers who 'hit the wall' at about 15-20 days before the test. Listen to discover 5 ways to overcome the mental and physical limitations you may face in your final preparations to pass the bar exam!
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Episode 130 Show Notes
This is the fourth episode in our series on "Study Strategy." In this Episode Jackson explains the concept behind "Spaced Repetition" as a learning approach to the bar exam and how to use it most effectively when you study.
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Spaced repetition article, The Guardian
The Forgetting Curve
Learning by Repetition: Does it Work?
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Episode 129 Show Notes
This is the third episode in our series on "Study Strategy." With just over 30 Days until the Feb 2017 exams, Jackson explains why Passion and Vision are both critical components of effective study. In this episode you'll learn what to focus on and what to ignore and why you have to re-ignite your passion for the final push to the exam!
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Episode 128 Show Notes
This is the 2nd episode in our series on "Study Strategy" as we reach the 40-Day point before the Feb 2017 exams. In this Episode Jackson explains why Panic is counter-productive and offers 4 strategies to reduce your panic and anxiety leading up to the exam.
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40 Days to the Bar Exam Video
"Spark" by Dr John Ratey
Interview with Bill Harris from Holosync Audio Meditation
Paraliminal Pack for the Bar Exam
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Episode 127 Show Notes
We're beginning a new series on "Study Strategy" as we reach the 60-Day point before the Feb 2017 exams. In this Episode Jackson explores an approach to test preparation that you should avoid: The Brute Force approach to Learning. Find out why this practice is counter-productive and what to do instead.
And for the next few Episodes, we'll look at other popular approaches to study for the bar exam and whether they're really as effective as you think.
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Episode 126 Show Notes
This is our last Episode for 2016. Thanks so much to all of you for subscribing, listening and commenting! We appreciate such a loyal audience and wish everyone great success on the bar in 2017.
In today's Episode, Jackson reviews the highlights of our Podcast Episodes from the past year and some of the key moments in the bar exam from 2016.
Here are some of the Episodes mentioned in this recap: You can find all of these Episodes and Show notes at www.celebrationbarreview.com/podcasts
Epi 055: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part One
Epi 056: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Two
Epi 062: The Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Three
Epi 063: How to Raise Your MBE Scores by 15 Points
Epi 066: PhotoReading Explained
Epi 071: Five Lessons from the Feb 2016 Exams
Epi 075: Truth About the Bar Exam, Part Four
Epi 084: Interview with Holosync Creator, Bill Harris
Epi 085: Five Groups Who Will Never Pass the Bar Exam
Epi 088: The Emperor Has No Clothes
Epi 092: Write a Hundred Essays? NOT!
Epi 097: The Role of Intuition
Epi 105: July 2016 Exam Recap
Epi 110: News About the MBE
Epi 111: Q&A About the GA Exam Mis-Score
Epi 113: Hangout with Kimberly Campbell (GA)
Epi 118: NY Exam Results
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Episode 125 Show Notes
Today's guest is a former Celebration Bar Review student who is now a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars. Donald Kilfin shares his perspective on studying and passing the bar and why he continues to mentor and support new bar takers as they prepare for their tests. It's a great conversation with lots of insight and advice!
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Episode 124 Show Notes
While it would be great to have all of the tools and resources available to study for the bar exam, sometimes that just isn't possible. As today's guest describes, it doesn't mean you can't pass either. Listen to this discussion with a successful first time New York (UBE) Bar Taker who studied entirely from his smart phone. You'll be impressed and inspired!
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Episode 123 Show Notes
In part one of today's episode, Jackson explains the reasons behind Celebration Bar Review's intentional approach to assisting a diverse group of candidates to pass the bar. In an age where the Rule of Law is under increasing attack from the President-Elect and his advisors, the need for a Bar that is truly representative of the full community is greater than ever.
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In part two we talk to a new member of the Florida Bar, Chigozie Nwankwo and learn the struggles he had to overcome to pass the bar on his 2nd try. It's an inspiring story!
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Episode 122 Show Notes
In today's episode we talk with a Tennessee Bar Exam taker who failed the exam several times - each by just a few points. Then he decided to give more attention to his Multistate preparation and passed in July 2016! Listen to Bill Hyde explain his strategy and tips for success while working, spending time with his family and still managing to study for the bar.
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Episode 121 Show Notes
Raising two young children, working and studying for the bar after a previous failure. Sound like a lot? For our guest today, Dominique Dembo, it was the challenge she faced - and overcame - to pass the Georgia Bar in July 2016. Listen to her inspiring story in today's episode.
We'll also break down the numbers behind the July 2016 California Bar Exam results that have just been released.
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Episode 120 Show Notes
How does a foreign-trained attorney successfully prepare for the NY (UBE) Bar Exam? In this week's episode we talk with Carla Brydson, Esq who not only passed the NY Bar in July 2016 on her first try - she scored in the top 10%! Find out more about how she prepared for success on this difficult exam.
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Episode 119 Show Notes
In this Episode we talk with a new member of the Alabama Bar, Joi Boone. Joi failed the bar on her first try but she was determined to pass and was even willing to move into an extended-stay hotel to be able to focus on her studies. On her 2nd try she passed the bar and in today's conversation Joi explains how she did it.
Joi explains how she used PhotoReading and Celebration Bar Review to succeed on the exam.
It's an inspiring story of determination and focus you don't want to miss!
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PhotoReading Course Explanation
Course Installment Payment Plan Options
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Episode 118 Show Notes
It was a busy week for bar exam takers as NJ, NY and Georgia all released their July 2016 results. In today's Episode, Jackson holds a Facebook Live Video session to discuss the numbers and the trends in each state. He offers suggestions for students who did not pass and advice for those who may have achieved scores high enough to pass in other UBE states beyond NY.
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Episode 117 Show Notes
Our guest today is a Michigan attorney who balanced his busy practice with focused study to pass the Florida Bar Exam on his first try! Find out the secrets and strategies behind Mike's success in today's Episode. You'll learn how he balanced work, study, family and more to succeed on the July exam.
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