How to Become a Successful Student

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HOW TO

BECOME A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS...

Students’ class attendance is the best predictor of academic performance in college. Always go to class!

Students who feel connected to their classmates and professors are more likely to complete their goals than those who feel isolated.

GO TO CLASS

ASK QUESTIONS

TAKE NOTES

GET TO KNOW THEIR PROFESSOR

READ ASSIGNMENTS

CONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS

SCHEDULE STUDY TIME

PARTICIPATE IN CAMPUS CLUBS OR ACTIVITIES

START ASSIGNMENTS EARLY

GET ENOUGH SLEEP, EAT WELL, AND EXERCISE

DON’T

EVER, EVER, EVER, QUIT! EVEN IF THINGS SEEM HARD, DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR CLASS OR YOURSELF. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU BELONG HERE. —A Maricopa Community College Student


Everyone needs a little help sometimes.

ASK FOR HELP! YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGURE OUT EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN. EXPERTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE

TUTORING

Some Advice From Students Studying is You can’t more important do this than being alone. smart.

Don't let your pride get in the way of seeking help.

CAREER SERVICES TALK TO A COUNSELOR ABOUT PERSONAL OR ACADEMIC CONCERNS

GET ASSISTANCE IN FINDING YOUR PURPOSE

COUNSELING

HELP WITH RESEARCH, FINDING BOOKS, LIBRARY GET ARTICLES, AND OTHER RESOURCES

1 HOUR OF = 2 HOURS OF

CONNECT WITH A TUTOR TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR GRADES.

ADVISING

RULE OF THUMB: CLASS TIME

FINANCIAL AID

SEEK GUIDANCE IN CHOOSING CLASSES OR A DEGREE

1=2 STUDY TIME.

Plan, Prepare, Act on your Future STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL TIME MANAGEMENT 1. CREATE A SEMESTER CALENDAR TO RECORD WHEN ALL YOUR EXAMS, QUIZZES, PAPERS, AND FINALS ARE DUE. 2. CHOOSE SPECIFIC TIMES EACH DAY TO WORK ON EACH CLASS. 3. KEEP YOUR CLASSWORK WITH YOU. IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WITH EXTRA TIME, YOU CAN GET SOMETHING DONE. 4. PRIORITIZE YOUR TIME. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO SAY NO. 5. TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF.

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