2. Extend a number of branches from the central image. Each branch should be thick like a tree branch extending from the trunk. Write a single word or draw a picture on each branch to express an aspect of your main idea.

3. Now draw more branches extending from the first row of branches on your Mind Map. Again, write single words or draw pictures on each branch to expand your ideas.

4. Keep adding branches, words and pictures as your ideas grow.

5. Use bright colored markers to make your mind map more memorable and more beautiful. Use a different colour for each branch.

6. Print your words so that you can read and note your points quickly. You will remember them better this way.

7. Place your mind maps in your daily organizer. Review them and add to them regularly.

8. Apply Mind Mapping® to your ongoing activities. Use maps to illustrate plans, to take notes, to study, to develop outlines for speeches, to summarize what you know about a particular subject. The possibilities are endless.

Celebrate! You have joined a growing community throughout the world who think faster and more clearly, remember more, read with greater understanding, make great presentations and promote their products and services with confidence.

Now you can head toward graduate school and look at how to try Mind Mapping in VisiMap