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Achieving Academic Success By: Gerard Cobb
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Determination Determination is a major factor to achieving academic success Frustration is the leading factor to failure Patience is the key!
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Preparation Maintain a healthy body by properly eating Make sure you have all tools that are necessary to work Clear you mind from all possible distractions
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Organization What classes do I have? When should I study? Am I managing my time? Make sure you are keeping track of assignments as they are given Put paperwork in a safe memorable place so you can find it when you need it
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Attendance Even if attendance is not accounted for, go to class You can learn more through the tutorial of the professor It also prepares you for a work life schedule
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Completing Assignments Assignments must be on time Allow yourself enough time to make adjustments on finished work Thoroughly look over directions to ensure you are doing the assignment correctly
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Study Habits Building good study habits can improve test scores
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Here are some attendance statistics in degree- granting institutions over the past decade… MALE (THOUSANDTHS) FEMALE (THOUSANDTHS) 2000: 6,722 2001: 6,961 2002: 7,202 2003: 7,260 2004: 7,387 2005: 7,456 2006: 7,575 2007: 7,816 2008: 8,189 2009: 8,770 2000: 8,591 2001: 8,967 2003: 9,651 2004: 9,885 2005: 10,032 2006: 10,184 2007: 10,432 2008: 10,914 2009: 11,658
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Test-Taking Skills A good test taker has great study habits Get a good nights rest and a good breakfast Look over material before you take the test Use the process of elimination
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The Big Picture… USA is country that has become more degree oriented Tough to find a job without credentials Live a comfortable life knowing you fulfilled you goal
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The End… In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than you fear of failure” -Bill Cosby
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