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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