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The psychology of a student taking organic chemistry can help or hurt them when it comes to learning the information. The intent of this guide is to shed light on attitudes and other things that hinder a lot of students while they are trying to learn organic chemistry so that you can avoid some of the same mistakes as others.

Proven exercises to become a better, more active learner of chemistry that allows you to stay awake in boring lectures and make orgo EASIER.

Lectures can send "mixed signals" to make you feel like you follow what was talked about in class, only to feel completely lost when reading your notes later. Learn how to avoid this feeling. (Hint: It's not what your professor says, but how YOU process the information that matters)

I read all the chapters, did all of the homework problems, and took the practice exams before big tests. It wasn't until I learned THIS ONE THING that it all started to make sense for me. I'll share the single most powerful thing you can do to become successful in organic chemistry.

Finally rid yourself FOREVER of negative inner thoughts telling you that organic chemistry is hard and it isn't useful outside of the classroom. INSTANTLY connect organic molecules to things you encounter daily.

This is not your traditional organic chemistry book that would be filled with loads of technical jargon. This is more of a guide that is written in an easily readable format and language for easy digestion of the contents. This guide is intended for students beginning the first or second semester of an organic chemistry course or even those brushing up on material in preparation for exams like the ACS standardized exam or MCAT. Examples within this guide can be used within classrooms or even by tutors to demonstrate connections of organic molecules to the lives of their students.