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How to be funny: 7 ways to improve your sense of humor

How to be funny: 7 ways to improve your sense of humor

Wish you had the gift of humor to grease the wheels of your social interactions? Brainscape’s ultimate guide to being funny will equip you with the tools you need to replace the sound of crickets with that of unbridled laughter.

We Want to Make It Right

Oh no! From your rating, it’s clear that you didn’t just have a disappointing experience with Brainscape, but that it left you with nothing positive to say! That’s about as terrible as discovering half a worm in your apple. We’d really like to understand what went

Thank You For Your Amazing Feedback!

Holy smokes, a 9? We’re so glad Brainscape is working well for you. Just one more sec… we’ve got a quick favor to ask you ↓↓↓ Loading… If you're open to it, here are a few simple ways you can help others discover the app: * Rate Brainscape

Thank You For Your Support!

An 8? Nice! You must really like us! We're thrilled you've enjoyed using Brainscape so I’d like to humbly ask: would you be willing to share your experience with other people? What’s in it for you? Social currency, baby! You sharing Brainscape with other

Tell Us Where We Went Wrong

Thank you for taking the time to rate Brainscape! From your rating, it’s clear that you had a disappointing experience with Brainscape and, in our eyes, that is as unacceptable as people who hawk loogies or spit on the sidewalk. (And if you’re one of them… please make

Your Opinion Matters

Thank you for taking the time to rate Brainscape! From your rating, it’s clear that you had a “meh” experience with Brainscape. Our mission is to make your study experience as seamless and efficient as humanly possible; yet, it would appear that we didn’t get you there, for

You have our attention!

Hey, thank you for taking the time to rate Brainscape. From your rating, it’s clear that while we didn’t outright fail to meet your expectations, you certainly had a bit of a “meh” experience with Brainscape and, in our eyes, that is as unacceptable as people who set

We're Committed to Making Things Right

Oh no! From your rating, it’s clear that you didn’t just have a disappointing experience with Brainscape, but that it left you with nothing positive to say! That’s about as terrible as discovering half a worm in your apple. We’d really like to understand what went

We Apologize for Falling Short

Oh no! From your rating, it’s clear that you had a disappointing experience with Brainscape and, in our eyes, that’s as annoying as the person who takes up two parking spots in a crowded lot. (If you are that person, please make different choices.) Our mission is to

We're Sorry We Let You Down

Oh no! From your rating, it’s clear that you had a disappointing experience with Brainscape and, in our eyes, that’s as annoying as that guy who brings his guitar to parties and plays (unsolicited) Oasis and Green Day over the music everyone else wants to hear. (If you

We're Listening!

Hey, thank you for taking the time to rate Brainscape. 7/10 Is a solid rating. After all, it’s significantly more than halfway to 10 and close enough to victory that we can smell the Champagne. But still, there’s something that you weren’t quite happy about and

Bionic reading method: read like AI, think like a human

Bionic reading method: read like AI, think like a human

If you wish you could read more but don’t have the time / struggle with large amounts of text / have the attention span of a dog in a forest full of squirrels, here’s the ultimate hack for ripping through books, blogs, and other materials faster than Flash Gordon.

Thank You For Loving Brainscape!

Whoa, a 10? We’re pumped you’re loving Brainscape. Just one more sec… we’ve got a quick favor to ask you ↓↓↓ Loading… Want to help others learn smarter too? Here are a few ways to spread the word: * Rate and review Brainscape on the iOS App Store or

How to apply for FAFSA student aid

How to apply for FAFSA student aid

As someone who’s about to take the leap into college, or who’s returning for another year of “punishment”, here’s what you need to know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), which can make your financial life and future infinitely easier!

The Power of “Yet”: How to Unlock a Growth Mindset

The Power of “Yet”: How to Unlock a Growth Mindset

Discover what a growth mindset is, what it looks like given your unique circumstances, and what actionable steps you can take to start cultivating one today.

The biggest new Brainscape feature in years has arrived!

Wouldn’t it be the greatest thing ever if you could learn by inserting a disk into your brain and downloading the necessary knowledge? Brainscape has taken a flying leap toward making learning ALMOST that easy with our biggest feature release in years!

What To Expect From Next Generation NCLEX

What To Expect From Next Generation NCLEX

Everything nursing students need to know about Next Gen NCLEX, the changes to expect, and how they impact Brainscape’s certified NCLEX-RN and PN flashcards.

The Brainscape Community is officially open: join the conversation!

If there's one thing we geek over more than the science of learning, it's connecting with the people who use Brainscape to crush their learning goals! And so we created a space in Reddit—the Brainscape Community—where you can come to ask questions about our

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Interleaving Practice Makes Perfect: “Mix It Up” to Learn Faster

Interleaving Practice Makes Perfect: “Mix It Up” to Learn Faster

In this guide, you’ll discover how to unlock more efficient learning and longer memory using a powerful, yet underutilized study strategy called interleaving practice.

Educational Content Internship

for the greatest web and mobile flashcard app Are you a current student? Are you fascinated by the way people think and learn? Brainscape [http://www.brainscape.com], a web and mobile education platform that helps people study more efficiently, is looking for enthusiastic interns to create educational content. You

How to keep your New Year's Resolutions (or any goals)... FINALLY

How to keep your New Year's Resolutions (or any goals)... FINALLY

If your New Year's resolutions have the lifespan of a fruit fly, you NEED this toolbox! In this guide, we lay out the S-M-A-R-T keys to transforming any personal or professional goal into solid gold reality! (And if it's good for Tony Robbins, who swears by SMART goals, then it's good for you!)