Steps to Academic Success

Academic Support UnitAdapted from:Practicing College Learning Strategies 3rd edition Carolyn H. Hopper

Objectives

Become Familiar with college expectations Understand classroom etiquette. Understand the steps for academic success. Learn how to interact with professors. Discuss the importance of developing peer

groups. Understand the importance of academic

reputation.

Step 1 : Attend Every Class Though cutting class is sometime tempting, don’t do

it if you can help it

When you miss class, you miss: Lectures

NotesClass discussions Explanations of assignmentsQuizzesIn-class assignments

Step 2: Get Organized

Get a weekly planner & use it. Create & maintain a tidy & organized a study space. Back up all your computer device on a pack up

device. (flash drives, disks or email it to your self) Keep all papers, quizzes & testes that you get back

from your teachers at least until the final grade are submitted.

Get phone numbers for your classmates, so you can call them for study help.

Step 3 : Manage Your Time

Plan ahead. Know when your assignments are due.

Break large tasks into smaller pieces Don’t promise more that you can accomplish. Be efficient. Limit yourself to a reasonable T.V

and socializing tim

Step 4 : Use the Classroom to succeed

Arrive on time Sit in the front row whenever you can. Ask questions and participate every chance you get Talk to your instructors. Meet them during office

hours. Make sure they know your name and that you are committed to learning.

Learn how to adapt to different types of instructors. Join study groups and discussion groups and be a

good member.

Step 5 : Take Good Notes

Find a note taking system that work for you. Learn to recognize the important points. verbal

and non verbal clues. Make sure your notes are legible and have

plenty of white space. Review your notes within 24hour from taking

them

Step 6 : Read Your Textbook Actively

Try a reading strategy like SQ3R. Read with a purpose. Avoid reading in bed. Active reading happens

when a boy is active more that at rest. Attend Textbook Tactics workshop.

Step 7 : Study Smart

Find a good place to study .SLSC, library, a quite area in your house.

Remember getting started is often the hardest part. Jump in and it will be easier to keep going.

Study your difficult or boring subjects first when you have the most energy.

Know you learning style and use the study tips associated with it.

Step 8 : Use Test Taking Strategies

Arrive early or at least on time for a test. Before you start you should figure out how

best you should tackle the test. Answer easy questions first. Check your answers before you turn it in. Mark question you need to return to Be one of the last students out the door. Take

your time

Step 9 : Reduce Subject Related Anxiety

Try to find an answer to why the subject makes you anxious.

Make sure you know all the background info necessary to understanding the subject you’re in.

Visit SLSC to get assistance from the tutors. Realize that there are many ways of thinking

and learning, and you have the ability to try and succeed in the new ways.

Step 10 : Use the Resources Available to you

Academic advisor Your teacher’s office hours The Library Academic Support Unit-SLSC Math Labs Tutors Career Counselors Clubs & Student Activities. Counseling Center Student Services