When it comes to getting good grades in college, most students think they need to spend longer stretches in the library and read every page of the textbook. They’re not wrong. Although not the most efficient strategies, these behaviors will…
Getting started is one of the most challenging aspects of school. Students who struggle often have a difficult time getting going. This year has put this skill front and center. Virtual learning has given students more free time and more…
4 Steps for Students to Feel Prepared for Tests It’s no secret that tests in college are more difficult than tests in high school. For starters, they cover more material, the courses are tougher, and the professors rarely hand out…
When it comes to learning, it’s pretty obvious that some of the tasks involved can become monotonous, laborious, or just plain boring. Note-taking, studying, writing papers, and research can be grueling activities to engage in week after week. Because of…
I always joke with students that there’s “real life time” and there’s “college time.” College time seems to move by twice as fast. Sometimes, you can look up and 6 or 7 weeks of the semester have already gone by.…
Think about how a monthly budget works. Each month, a set amount of money comes in; then, we have to devise a plan to allocate the money in an effective way that allows us to meet all our needs and…
As high school and college students around the country get used to this new format of school, they also need to find new strategies and methods to keep up with their classes. At many schools, especially colleges, students are being…
Focus is a challenging skill to improve. Along with initiation, it is often one of the key determinants in causing distraction. It’s hard enough to sit down and focus for long stretches, but, throw in some of the distractions that…
We are all looking for ways to be more productive. Timeblocking is a great strategy to make this happen. We are more likely to get started and complete tasks when we set out detailed plans. If we plan the what,…
It’s a question that gets asked all the time. When preparing for a test, how do I know when I am ready for the test I am studying for? It’s a difficult question because there is not a point or…