2. Being A Successful College Student

4. Set goals Short and Long Term Educational and Personal Realistic and Measurable

5. Successes In The Classroom –Get Off To A Good Start Attend Class! (From The First Day!) Syllabus Start Studying (From The First Day!) Be Prepared for lecture. (read the text)

6. Successes In The Classroom Take notes Stay on top of things! –Do not get behind in class! Get The Easy Points!

7. Successes In The Classroom Sit In The Middle To The Front Teaching To The T Attentive Ask Questions! (In A Positive Manner!)

8. Where Can You Get Help? Office Hours Peer Tutor Center Cohort Study Groups Student Development Center

9. Participate In Class Positive feedback “Do you Mean” or restate the problem as you see it. Answer questions. Ask questions, don’t let the pace overwhelm you. Be attentive!

10. Planning Your Schedule What Does A Credit Hour Mean? LectureLecture-labLab Study Hours Plan A Schedule Including Study Time!

11. Planning Your Schedule Plan A Variety Of Classes Try to maintain balance in your courses. ReadingWritingPhysicalMath Don’t put math off to the end!

12. Study Habits! Break Between Classes. –Perfect time to recopy notes –Start preparing for the next class Quiet time Scheduling Early Morning Classes? Balance Your Time (Recreation < Study)

13. Compass Test And Math Placement Don’t be embarrassed if you place in a math class < 1000 –You are not alone! Placement is so students can succeed-not fail! If the class seems to easy, then aim for a 100%! If you truly feel misplaced, ask your teacher, advisor, or talk to the Division Chair!

14. One Last Tip! Have FUN!