How To Succeed In College

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HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE College is a unique experience. Relatively few individuals get to experience this unique opportunity. There is probably no period in your life where you have more choices, more free time, and as wide a range of activities. With this period of time also comes a high level of responsibility. Six steps to help you succeed in college are talk with your teacher during office hours, get approval on your essay thesis and outline before writing ,get a study partner from class, highlight your books, write in your textbook, use flash cards. The foremost step is to talk with your teacher during office hours. Most students never visit their teachers during office hours. Office hours are a great time to get clarification on concepts taught in class, and also a great way to get advice on studying for tests or writing essays. Most teachers love when students visit them because it means you’re interested in learning and getting your assignments right. Don’t be like other students—meet with your teachers on a regular basis. If you can’t meet with them during office hours, try talking with them during class breaks or right before or after class. The second step is to get approval on your essay thesis and outline before writing. Okay, we all love to procrastinate, but when it comes to writing great essays, you need to start early. Write your essay thesis and outline as soon as possible. Then meet with your teacher in office hours, or via email, and have your outline reviewed. Your teacher will probably give you some great advice on how to improve or shape your paper. Once you’re essay is finished, get it proofread by several other students. And if you finish really early, ask if your teacher will review your essay before submission. Futhermore,the third step is to get a study partner from class. It’s not always practical to study with another
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