Getting the Grade
Posted on | January 21, 2008 |
By Lauren W., our College bloggerÂ
The academic world of college is a world that can seem scary to both the high school student and the college student. Actually having to study is a whole new concept to many college freshmen. Students are not spoon-fed information the way they were in high school.
Reading the text before class is a huge necessity because it helps to retain information. Sometimes the teacher will except you read the text and not even talk about the material in class, but there it will be on the test! It is important to keep up with the notes and readings so you will not have to cram when the test comes.
Many college students take advantage of the concept of choosing when class is necessary to attend. However, this freedom is a nasty habit to get used to. If an A is part of your college goal, skipping class is not a wise decision.
Many professors will not help make up work or accept anything that needed to be turned in on the day you missed. However, if there is an absolute emergency or you know before hand that you will be gone, professors will usually tend to be much more lenient.
If you can follow these tips then you will be on you way to an A!:
Study Groups: Make a friend or two in each of your classes. When tests come or group projects are assigned you have someone who can go through the assignment with you, and give you a new perspective on what you are learning.
Don’t Be Distracted: Do not bring a lap top to class if you will only be distracted instead of listening to the lecture, not only does this distract you it also distracts the other students who can see what is on your screen.
Find Your Study Place: Dorms are not always the most study friendly places. Find somewhere on campus where you can sit for a long time while throwing yourself into a fascinating world of academics.
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