Ten ways college prepare you for career success

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Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own- making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but colleges help you fully develop them.

The 10 key qualities

1. Writing Skills

2. Speaking Skills

3. Teamwork Skills

4. Problem – Solving Skills

5. Initiative

6. Cool under pressure

7. Attention to detail

8. Time Management

9. Honesty

10. Love of Learning

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test taking

Part 1

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Essential test taking advice

try out these strategies while you’re still in high school and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies

Bring your pencils erasers pens rulers compasses calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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SQ3R: A GREAT READING ASDN STUDYING TEQUNIQUE

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Improve your study skills

SQ3R stands for

                        Survey

                        Question

                        Read

                        Recite

                        Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time. SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how strategy works.

Survey:

Let’s say your assignments is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·        Read the title, heading and sub headings.

·        Notice words that are Italianized or bold.

·        Look at charts graphs pictures maps or other visual material.

·        Read captions

·        Read the very beginning of the chapter.

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Reading

5 tips for success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.  

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text take notes about important story

elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the author’s writing style

Every author writes with a purpose using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example you may notice repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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5 tips for Staying Motivated

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.    Focus on High – Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from. To determine what your priorities are rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example even though all homework assignments are important studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task think of it as another step to your way to college success.

2. Create new challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For books reports pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Take control of homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·       Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day

·       Build study habits that are essential in college

·       Prepare for your classes

·       Get a sense of progress

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home try your school or local library.

Know where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the same time every day

Even if you have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine you’ll approach it with less dread. Also you’ll become a pro at using time productively

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Note- Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to it

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way you won’t need to study as much when its test time. You’ve been doing your work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice like any other skill. And the more you work at it now the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Note taking strategies

Part 3

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After class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline highlight and use symbol to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates. After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left hand area of the page write down key words and question your teachers might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for the tests down the road.

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Note taking strategies

Part 2

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During class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell note taking system. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

·       Get the speakers main point. Don’t write every word you hear.

·       Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

·       Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

·       Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

·       Jot down key vocabulary important facts or formulas.

·       Ask questions. If you’re confused it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Note taking Strategies

Part 1

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How to get your class notes into shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. an effective note –taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay organized

It may seem obvious but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

·       Keep your notes in one place

·       Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later

Before class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

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Distance education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you?

Part 1

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances you can still enroll in the class—through distance learning. Distances education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internal- based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere. Some high schools agree to recognize distance learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses. For you, it might mean doing self tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what available.

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Balancing high school and Part-time work

Part 1

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Like many high school students you may want – or need—to work part time.  Working takes a lot of time and energy, though so before getting a job make sure that you think about your ability to handle both work and your education.

Important considerations

You have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take on a part time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.

Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss the idea of working. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you are seeking.

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Selecting your courses

Recommended classes for college success

Part 1

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The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a blue print of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. To create that foundation take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move onto advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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The Power of Study groups

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Part 4

Getting the most out of a session

Here are some tips to help your group get the most out of each study session:

·       Decide what you’re going to do in advance

·       Prepare for the session, so you can make the most of your time together

·       Take turns teaching to reinforce your own knowledge

·       Stick to the session topic.

By supplementing your individual study with a study group you can reinforce what you’ve learned, deepen your understanding of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few new friends. Remember that a friend is a person who encourages you to do your best and to achieve on a high level, one who pushes you to try a little harder and be a little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life then those people are not friends, (they are actually your enemies) and you must avoid the m at all cost. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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THE POWER OF STUDY GROUPS

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Part 3

Guidelines for getting a group together

Here are some guidelines for creating and running a study group: how many? Create a group of four to six people. In a larger group, it’s easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can easily get of track. Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people who stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to the teachers’ questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom you can explain the material. Where? Hold study group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes. How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at a time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have an hour you’re more likely to stay on task. When? Try to meet regularly on the same day and time each week. Treating the study session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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The power of study groups

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Part 2

The benefits of study groups

Group study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: reinforce note- taking. If your AP biology notes are unclear you can ask a member of your study group to tell you to fill the gaps. Share talents. Each person brings different strengths such as organization skills the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Members may be able to solve calculus problem together that none would have solved alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects the other members, which result in making members supportive of one another. Socialize. It’s more fun to study with others; the give and take makes it more interesting. And because it’s more fun you spend more time studying.

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