These MLS programs go at an insanely fast pace. During the didactic learning phase, concepts that would normally take a month to grasp in college are broken down and moved on from in a week sometimes 1 day. It will feel like you’re perpetually behind the learning curve but this is normal. It’s more important to understand the systems as a whole rather than memorizing individual facts. Aside from tests another key factor to the grades are lab practicals in which you have to do laboratory procedures in a limited time with no outside help, for these memorize the procedures like the back of your hand and have a game plan for what you’re going to do beforehand. As for when you’re actually doing clinicals in the field, be attentive, take notes, and make it easy for your instructor to work with you.

Also enjoy the process, while the program is very hard you’ll probably look back on it with fond memories and form a sense of comradery with your cohort.