[center][size=15pt]Student Success Strategies[/size][/center]

Success Strategy #1
Establish goals

Imagine for a minute that you were asked to run a race without a finish line. You are probably saying, "That's ridiculous!" You're right! And trying to accomplish anything in college or in life is just as difficult if you don't have goals to work toward. Goals can be academic (i.e., grades), personal (i.e., fitness) and other forms of self-improvement. It is important to have both short-term and long-term goals, keeping in mind the following:

Establish goals that are specific, realistic, and measurable.
Goals should be written down, not just in your mind.
Keep goals posted somewhere so you'll see them daily.
Reevaluate your goals periodically.
Reward yourself for accomplishment of your goals.

Success Strategy #2
Manage your time wisely

Good time management is critical for success in both college and career. A daily "to-do" list and weekly or monthly planner help you stay on track. Identify your greatest time-wasters and begin to examine ways to reduce them. Some basic time-scheduling principles include the following:

Avoid marathon study sessions. Study in blocks of one hour with ten-minute breaks.
Utilize daytime hours for tasks that require great concentration.
Evaluate the time needed for each course you're taking. A general rule of thumb is this: 2 hours outside class for every 1 hour in class (for example 3 credit hour class = 6 hours outside class per week).
Schedule time immediately after class to edit and review notes.
Schedule time just before class to review notes and assigned readings.
Schedule continual review of previously learned material, not just new material.
Good time management begins with proper scheduling but also includes the following principles:

Learn to say "no" to those activities and people that prevent you from achieving your goals.
Don't try to do everything yourself. Delegate responsibilities to others.
Schedule time for yourself everyday, and don't feel guilty.
Take breaks to improve your overall productivity.
Eat well-balanced meals, and get plenty of rest and exercise.
Double your time estimates for assignments, and start well in advance of due dates.

Success Strategy #3
Attend class regularly

Regular class attendance is essential since your textbook is a "supplement" to your classroom lecture material, not a "substitute." In addition, researchers have shown that many students learn best through active participation in class discussions. Even if your class is a large lecture format, you can keep mentally alert by listening for answers to potential test questions such as those provided in this guide as well as asking questions for clarification of points that are not completely understood.

Success Strategy #4
Determine your learning style

There are numerous theories about learning, but the most important thing is to determine how you learn best and to adapt your study regime to enhance your preferred style. Ask yourself the following questions:

Do I learn best by getting involved in class discussions?
Do I learn best by sitting and listening?
Do I learn best by understanding the broad concepts and then filling in the details?
Do I learn best by figuring things out myself through laboratory experiences?
Once you have analyzed the way you learn best, consider changing your approach to classroom behavior and studying outside the classroom. For example, if you know that you learn best by active involvement, ask relevant questions in class, get to know your instructor, and form discussion groups with other class members.

Watch Out for Success Strategy #5 - #8 (Coming Soon)

f you do your best and things don’t work out, it just wasn’t your time. Life isn’t always fair. But, that is no reason to stop trying.

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