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On an Academic Journey Transitioning from High School to College
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Visualization Exercise What would you like your life to be like 10 years from now? Where are you working and what are you doing? Where are you living? Who are your friends? Are you married? Do you have children? What do you do in your free time? How has your college degree helped you?
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Your Academic Success Plan What, when, where, and how you will study for each course. What does studying mean? Where should you study? How long and how much should you study? What are the benefits of using rewards and having cheerleaders? Why should you focus on a grade goal?
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Support Services When should you use these services? Why should you use these services? Are there other services that you can think of? Update throughout the semester as needed.
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Learning Your Grades Why is it important to know your grades? How will you find your grades?
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Calculating Your GPA Once you have a grade goal for each course, use the GPA Calculator to determine what your GPA would be. Recalculate your GPA every time your grade for each course is updated so you know where you stand in each course, then if needed you can use your support services. Use the paper version or go online at www.bsu.edu/advising. www.bsu.edu/advising
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Time Management You are now in charge of your time. Weekly Time Management Plan Daily Planner To-Do Lists
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Time Management “Learning to manage time effectively, to balance different demands, responsibilities, temptations, and enticements can be one of the most important outcomes from your college experience.” - Chickering & Schlossberg, 2001, p. 169
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Study Tips Class Attendance Reading Note Taking Studying/Test Preparation General Test Taking Tips Test Anxiety
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You Can Do It! You are here because you have what it takes to succeed as a college student. We are here to help you succeed. You must supply the motivation, dedication, and hard work needed to succeed.
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Any Questions?
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Ready for More Sessions? The First Test: Sink or Swim Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Learn Positive and Effective Communication Skills FREE Pizza Lunch at 1:30!
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We need your feedback. Please fill out the evaluation form. Place on the front table. Grab your free gift. Thank you for attending!
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References Chickering, A. W. & Schlossberg, N. K. (2001). Getting the most out of college (2 nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Gardner, J. N. & Jewler, A. J. (1989). College is only the beginning (2 nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company. Hirsch, G. (2001). Helping College Students Succeed: A Model for Effective Intervention. Minneapolis, MN: Brunner-Routledge. Nist, S., Ph.D. & Holschuh, J. P., Ph.D. (2002). College rules! How to study, survive, and succeed in college. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. Treuer, Paul (2002). Retrieved September 14, 2004, from University of Minnesota-Duluth Study Strategies Homepage Web site: http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/goals.html
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