HOW TO EXCEL IN COLLEGE TIPS FROM DR. JOHN LOASE Professor of Mathematics Concordia College, NY.

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HOW TO EXCEL IN COLLEGE TIPS FROM DR. JOHN LOASE Professor of Mathematics Concordia College, NY

GRADUATION College often takes 6 years or more to complete to earn a 4 year degree Math is often the obstacle NCHEMS Information Center for State Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis

KNOW YOUR MATH LEVEL Ask your math teachers if math is an $Opportunity$Obstacle

OBSTACLE Learn arithmetic and algebra in high school GO FOR EXTRA HELP NOW! Go to WCC and take math classes in the summer Make your goal to earn a C or better in Statistics (see my article)

OPPORTUNITY Earning an A or B in 11 th grade math will open the doors for success in Calculus in college In college take Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and earn an A or B Sets the foundation for advanced mathematics

MATH CAREERS “I HAVE NEVER LOST A DAY’S SALARY WORKING IN MATHEMATICS” There is also a national shortage of certified math teachers Advanced math helps get you the high paying jobs that are in demand today Take Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, Calculus based Probability and Statistics, and Computer programming languages Continue to take math in college

CAREER TESTING In college take Career/Interest/Personality/Aptitude Tests This is very inexpensive for college students It also helps make intelligent career choices Don’t settle for any job.GET INVOLVEDMATH = SUCCESS

TIPS FROM CONCORDIA’S HONOR STUDENTS

HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE “Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson DEFINE SUCCESS- What does it mean to succeed in college? What does it mean to you? PASSION -You must develop a passion for your goal. Whatever it is that you want to do, you must give yourself to it fully and commit to it.

WORK HARD- Pay attention in class and do your work on time. DON’T HESITATE- Get help if you need it. HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE