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ALEXANDRA LADOVE is a straight A student at the Grauer School in
Encinitas, California. She is also one of the nation's leading junior equestrians
competing in the national equitation medal finals. In the fall, Alexandra will
attend Auburn. Her advice:
I set long and short term goals, and I make sure that I have enough time to
realize these. For me, I had to give up going out at night. I spend my time
studying, riding, training and competing. I love it; it’s what I want to do. That
isn't to say that it is always fun, or that I don't sometimes wish I could put it on
the back burner and just go out with friends.
I recommend making sure to plan your day ahead of time, think about what
needs to get done, and then do it. Leave plenty of time before you go to bed to
make sure you accomplish what you need. One strategy that really helps is
having a set time to start doing your schoolwork and to set an alarm to make
sure you actually start then. Staying in a routine and trying to stick to a
consistent schedule are key.
NIHAR SUTHAR is currently an undergraduate student at Cornell University

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in Ithaca, NY. Nihar’s advice:
Prioritize! I always prioritize the most important tasks that I have to get done
for the day. The first on the list for me is always schoolwork, then writing (I
write books), any athletic practices, and then hanging out with friends. I find
that if you prioritize, you will almost always be able to get all your work done
and have extra time to spend with friends as well.
Another tip I learned is that whenever I have a small task that needs to be
completed (that takes less than 5 minutes), I should complete it now, rather
than putting it off. This ensures that I do not have a long list of tasks that I
have to complete later at the end of the day.