Keys to College Success
Keys to College Success
Many first time college students do not do well their first year of college. They really do not know where to begin or even what steps to take in being successful. In the article, "Keys to College Success, " written by Sheila Akers, college success can be achieved in four simple steps if they are all done together and on a normal basis. First, students need to manage their time wisely. They may create a calendar then mark important dues dates of projects, tests, meetings and other significant information on it. They can also set aside a weekly study time set aside for each class. In that time they can study and do work on one subject at a time. Another thing students can do to manage their time intelligently is using a daily or weekly "to-do" list to accomplish their work at a good pace. Second, students need to attend class and take notes. Students should attend class faithfully and not to miss one day of that class. They need to take a lot of class notes during lectures, and use abbreviations to take notes quickly. Looking for signals of importance is a key part in taking notes, which also makes note taking a little easier. After taking notes, they should be reviewed as soon as possible. In doing this it makes it easier to understand and to absorb the information right away, so it would not be forgotten. Third, students should use the PRWR method to study their reading assignments. First they should preview the reading. Students should consider the title, read over the first and last paragraphs, note heading and their relationships in the reading. Next, while students are reading the material, they should mark important parts that will help them in the future to studying. They should take time to read it through from start to finish. After that, students should also write study notes that are clear to read and in their own words. By doing this it makes it easier for the student to comprehend what they are
Many first time college students do not do well their first year of college. They really do not know where to begin or even what steps to take in being successful. In the article, "Keys to College Success, " written by Sheila Akers, college success can be achieved in four simple steps if they are all done together and on a normal basis. First, students need to manage their time wisely. They may create a calendar then mark important dues dates of projects, tests, meetings and other significant information on it. They can also set aside a weekly study time set aside for each class. In that time they can study and do work on one subject at a time. Another thing students can do to manage their time intelligently is using a daily or weekly "to-do" list to accomplish their work at a good pace. Second, students need to attend class and take notes. Students should attend class faithfully and not to miss one day of that class. They need to take a lot of class notes during lectures, and use abbreviations to take notes quickly. Looking for signals of importance is a key part in taking notes, which also makes note taking a little easier. After taking notes, they should be reviewed as soon as possible. In doing this it makes it easier to understand and to absorb the information right away, so it would not be forgotten. Third, students should use the PRWR method to study their reading assignments. First they should preview the reading. Students should consider the title, read over the first and last paragraphs, note heading and their relationships in the reading. Next, while students are reading the material, they should mark important parts that will help them in the future to studying. They should take time to read it through from start to finish. After that, students should also write study notes that are clear to read and in their own words. By doing this it makes it easier for the student to comprehend what they are