Study for multiple exams

Part 1

How I study for multiple exams, deal with multiple projects: really it is my time management that I explained above. If I see I have multiple things due or to study for all at the same time I spread out my time beforehand. For example, if I have a test on Monday and 2 tests Tuesday then I will study for my Monday text on Thursday and part of it on Friday. Start studying for my next test on the second half of Friday and part of Saturday, then my second test on Tuesday on Saturday as well as part of Sunday. Then Sunday night I can review for my Monday test because I already studied for it. When that test is over then I can star reviewing for the other tests.

My overall study method: I try to break it up over several days or at least two. I get bogged out if I try to pull an all nighter.

How I’ve overcome an initial bad grade: if I received a low grade I probably knew it was coming because I didn’t prepare properly or I didn’t use the right study habit for that class. I usually try to go over what I did wrong and sometime discuss with the teacher what I can do differently on the next exam or what they suggest I do for studying for the next exam.

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Sarah’s Academic success Story

Part 2

My test study method: I have different strategies for different types of tests or subjects. For me, any type of math is exceptionally difficult so I had to spend extra time on that. I would go back through the homework problems focusing on the problems that I had extra difficulty on. Many times I would ask the teacher for any additional study materials they could provide. If it was a class that required memorization or applying concepts I would create a sort of study guide for myself many times focusing on what were key focal points in the class. If I knew there were going to be essays I would try to take terms and apply them to an example or create different questions on the concepts focused on throughout the semester.

My time management secret: I always always always carry a planner with me. I even use different color highlighters to show what each event on my calendar is for. For example, pink is personal, yellow is school, orange is work, blue is for appointments, and green is for my sorority. Although I use white out frequently, I can see in bright yellow that if I have that project for finance due on Tuesday, I need to start working on it the previous Wednesday so I can just get it done. My friends have always been amazed at how early I get things accomplished but that is really all I do.

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Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Part 1

Time management became a key factor in my study skills for college. In high school, there were many times I was able to study for an hour or two the night before a test and get away with it. This was not the case in college.  I made sure in college I was prepared in each class. Sometimes that meant writing out the terms for the chapter we read (even if when it isn’t required) to better understand them. That way when the midterm or test comes around I was able to understand what I was studying. I started taking excellent notes in class in college. I may have done this in high school, but in college I started typing up the notes after class. This helped me remember what I just went over in class then when I had a test one week later I was more likely to remember then as well.

My overall study method: Structured. One thing I learned was I had to adapt or change my study method according to the class. I couldn’t study for a religion class the same way for a finance class. But making sure I had enough time to study for each class - - even if it meant carrying a planner with me at all times was a big part of my success.

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Student success Statement

“There is no set path, just follow your heart”

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Reflection: I know this quote is very inspirational. The way a person reads it can determine the way it means. To me this means that do not depend on your past, because you’re past was your past and it should stay there. No one can determine your future only you can. By doing so just follow your OWN heart. Your heart will lead you to where you are supposed to be. It’s a great significance of love. You won’t know who you will end up with in life. However, your heart can determine that. You will have to follow your heart not your head in order for you to find your true love.

Work Together

Part 3

Here are my final words of wisdom for students who want to get better grades in college: A big thing that not many will say is to ask for help if you need it. It’s not a bad thing to not understand, it’s a bad thing if you font do anything about it. Plan your time out so you are completing anything that needs to get done and leave time to double check. Write things down and have good management skills. Ask for help is probably the biggest thing can say though. If you don’t understand, go to office hours or find a classmate that does understand and is willing to help you. If you try hard, it will come to you. I find myself thinking that I would have to try harder to fail than I try to succeed. If that is not who you are, then hopefully things that I have done can show you that success is something that is amazing to find! Good luck!

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Work Together

 Part 2

English, math, foreign language tips: For math, all I can say is do the problems assigned. It is the only way to practice and that’s really all it is for math. It’s the same for chemistry; if you do the practice problems you will understand the material so much better because those subjects are not just memorization like history, you need to be able to apply what you have learned in practical situations. As for English I am no longer taking it but I would say to leave yourself plenty of time to write essays and papers. They take time to get all the information out of your head and onto the page so don’t leave them until the last second.

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Work Together

Part 1

I can and will work as part of the team as long as everyone in the team is willing to do his work. I don’t like having to pick up the slack but I will if I know that my grade will be harmed otherwise. My greatest academic success was in my first semester when I had to write a 10-12 page research paper. It was the longest paper I had ever been assigned and I was a little scared. Also, it was the first paper where they were like, here you go just write about something. I had to argue in favor of or against something, but it could be anything from the sky is blue to hypnotism. I wrote mine on hypnotism. I worked on this paper for weeks and weeks. Every night I would be doing research or writing. I put so much effort into this paper. It ended up being just under 12 pages but it was full on information. I turned it in and when I got it back a week later or so, I had received the first A+ of my college career. All my hard work paid off because I got the grade I deserved. I was really happy and proud of myself.

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