5-STEP FINAL EXAM WEEK PREPARATION – Part I Ask Questions! Don’t be afraid to speak up in class. There’s a good chance that at least one other person doesn’t get it, either. Use your prof’s office hours or schedule an appointment. Make a list of your questions and bring it with you. Record the answers …
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Persevere. College can present challenges but facing them will prepare you for challenges in your future career and life. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -Thomas Edison “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’ ” -Audrey Hepburn
The last date that the ASC will accept applications for a tutor is Monday, November 19. If you would like to be matched with a tutor (for most 100 & 200 level courses) please stop by the ASC (261 VanZoeren Hall) by 5:00pm Monday, November 19. A printable application and further information can be found …
Keep your study area clear of items that could distract you. Have necessary materials close at hand. Concentrate! If you suddenly think of something else you need to do, jot it down to put it out of your mind and return to it later. Turn off notifications and anything else that might disturb you. We …
Most effective studying is active, testing and questioning yourself (not passive like just re-reading notes/ textbook) and spaced throughout the week. Think about using even short intervals of time effectively (like between classes.) In 15 minutes you could: · Review lecture notes and highlight the key ideas. · Quiz yourself on the key terms in …
Keep a calendar of class times, study times, tutoring sessions, and meetings with advisors or instructors and any other commitments you have. Use Google Calendar and sync it to your phone. Planning and managing your time will reduce stress and help you accomplish more. The ASC has printable calendars for your use. Stop by or …
Overwhelmed by finals? College Info Geek has gathered resources that may be helpful as you prepare for the end of the semester. The Ultimate Guide for Studying for Final Exams includes links with useful tips and tricks on everything from breaking through a lack of motivation for studying to maintaining focus and concentration to test-taking …
Mid-term exams have started, and you probably have a few for which you are preparing, or should be! Preparation, of course, is the number one key for success, but there are also some good strategies for taking multiple-choice exams. The ASC has gathered some videos we think you might find helpful. There are quite a …
Needing to Improve Your Studying and Learning? In case you haven’t been keeping track, midterm is less than three weeks away and only two weeks after you return from Winter Break! At this point are you feeling like you need to kick your academics into a higher gear? If so, you’re not alone: the new-semester honeymoon is …
