INPUT ARTICLE: Article: See about taking part in things that she likes to do. There are all sorts of clubs and teams at school you could join, or it might be as simple as discovering what her hobbies are and arranging to run into her at the right time and place. The more common ground she knows you share, the easier it will be for the two of you to become friends. Another benefit of finding ways to be around her is that you'll be more present in her mind than the guy she likes, giving you more opportunity to get her to like you. People who share passions tend to form strong bonds. Find out what's especially important to her and see how your passions and interests align. You may learn that you have much more in common than you originally thought. One of the best ways to get more face time with the girl you like is to create circumstances in which you're hanging out with the same people. Become acquainted with her friends and introduce them to your own. Strike up a mutual friendship between your social circles so that more of your time is spent around her and her friends. Once she's a part of your group, you can begin to work on singling out her attention. Avoid social settings where her crush or his friends happen to be around. Make an effort to talk to her on a more personal level. Say hello to her when you pass her in the hallway or see her talking with someone you know to make an initial pass at conversation. Try to get to the point where she's comfortable hanging out with you without other people around. If her crush is still just a crush, it probably means he's unaware that she likes him or hasn't acted on it. Engaging her first is your ticket to turning her head. When the time is right, ask her about her personal life. If she doesn't mention that he has a crush on anybody else, it's probably a sign that she likes you. Don't try to hide the fact that you like her. Take an interest in her and gradually make your feelings known. As your relationship blossoms, she'll come to value having someone to talk to that cares about what she has to say. Be your best self around her and give her a reason to forget about the other guy. Be careful about coming on too strong. Stick to being casual friends at first and leave her wanting more. Giving her your attention is also about capturing hers. The goal is to insulate her from her crush and get her to realize how she feels about you.

SUMMARY: Participate in activities she's involved with. Bring your friend groups together. Talk to her one-on-one. Give her your attention.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . Studies have shown that students that work in groups of 3-4 (no more) get better test results than those who study alone or in large groups. So grab 2-3 friends and make plans for studying. It'll be more fun than studying alone, anyway! Make sure the people you're studying with are good students that care. You don't want to be working with a few people who just want to mess around during your "study group" time. Have everyone bring snacks and think of a few things to talk about. Make a rough schedule of what you're going to cover and delegate a person as that week's group leader, so they can help keep everyone on track. If it's a Friday night and you have a test in a class on the following Monday, gather up 2-3 of your friends that are in your class and quiz each other. If a person gets a correct answer, then they get 2 points, if they get a wrong answer, they get 1 point taken away. Whoever gets the most points at the end of the study session get to pick a movie to watch! Whether it's a big test or project, the last thing you want is to have to do it all in the 1 or 2 days before its due. Start on it a week or two beforehand to make sure you have plenty of time in case things were to go wrong. Better safe than sorry! When it comes to tests, you should be studying a little bit every day about a week or so beforehand. The more days you spend studying, the more times your brain has to recall it, making the connections in your brain stronger and more reliable. Some teachers have great extra credit policies, where you can do a little extra work that can get tacked onto your test or project score. If you're looking for a little extra nudge in the right direction, talk to your teacher about doing extra credit. It can't hurt! And other times this extra credit will just be tacked onto your year-end score. That's good, too! With extra-credit, you really can't go wrong. The verdict is in: cramming for tests makes your scores worse. Why? Your brain can't function on little to no sleep, making it impossible to remember what you've studied all night for. So don't do it! You can study a bit in the morning if you absolutely have to. Your body needs sleep (7-9 hours, depending on your specific preferences). A lot of being a good student is about taking care of yourself, too! So skip the cramming, go to sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast. Studies show eating a good breakfast can power your brain and get you better grades, too! If you want to learn something, it makes sense to think, "study, study, and study some more until you have it down." In actuality, that's not how it works our brains literally fry. If you take breaks (10 minutes every hour), your attention and memory is improved. So when you're studying for that big exam, take breaks! You'll actually be doing your grades a favor! During your break, grab a handful of blueberries, nuts, broccoli, or even dark chocolate for a brain boost. Snacking can give you more energy if you're feeling a little fatigued, too. You know those 10 minutes you spent today waiting for the bus? The few minutes you had before each class yesterday? Those are all little opportunities you could be using to study. And it all adds up! So keep materials like flashcards with you that you can bust out at any given time. This is especially good if you have a friend with you during this time you can study with. You can each give each other a few flash cards and quiz each other. When you're reading and talking about the information, it becomes more solidified in your mind.

SUMMARY: Work in a study group Start studying or working well beforehand. Ask about extra credit. Don't bother cramming! Take breaks more often than you think. Keep your materials with you wherever you go.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Leave for 4 minutes, then turn over and toast the other side for 4 minutes. Or, heat for as long as it takes to be browned on both sides. Place the squares on each bread half. Leave about 1/2 inch (1.2cm) at the edge free of chocolate as it will melt into this area. Bake for 1 to 2 minutes or until the chocolate starts melting. It should have a glossy texture. Sprinkle a few small drops of olive oil onto each slice and season with a pinch of salt for each slice. If you don't like the thought of oil and salt on the chocolate, skip; however, it does bring out a great flavor, which is why this is a popular method. Enjoy with a hot chocolate and some fresh berries in a side bowl.

SUMMARY:
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Place the crusty bread slices on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to toast. Cut the slices in half. Break the chocolate into squares. Put the chocolate covered bread back into the oven. Remove from the oven. Serve immediately.