1. Getting Good Grades

2. Believe in Yourself You have a better chance of succeeding in anything if you believe in yourself. Recognize the people who support you. Parents – teachers – friends – relatives Recognize your strengths and talents. Are there any weaknesses that can be turned into strength? Set Academic Goals Short term goals Long term goals

3. Be Organized How organized are you? College Readiness. Create Routines Two things you can do to be more organized. Keep track of your grades

4. Manage Your Time Well Needs Vs. Want Time management can let you do things that you need and still have plenty of time to do things you want to do. Schedule Plan for your day after school.

5. Success in Classroom Attendance Adaptability In college you may have 5 classes in a term and five different teachers. Preparedness for class Attitude

6. Success in Classroom Homework Rate yourself Team Work Participation Treat others with respect Involve your parents Take Responsibility

7. Take Good Notes How good at notetaking are you? Going to class prepared. Developing good listening skills Extracting the key points from a lecture. Develop a notetaking method that works for you. Review and edit your notes.

8. Study Smart Good place to study without distractions. Know your learning style 1. Visual Learner 2. Auditory Learner 3. Kinesthetic Learner Organize your study time

9. College Test Taking Over all grades are heavily based on test results. Identify the factors that cause stress for you. Learn ways of reducing test anxiety