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Ajay
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In your opinion, what is the best study tactic to help stay on top of the extra rigor and workload when making the transition from high school to college. #Spring25?
I am a high school student, starting college at Texas A&M University in the Mays Business School in August. I want to know any advice y'all have to stay on top of my coursework.
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Bobbi Stevens
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Hi Ajay,
Let's make things easier and more organized! Start by getting yourself an agenda. Choose one that has space for individual details and a full month calendar. Every day, jot down a to-do list of what you aim to achieve with your work assignments, and mark the due dates on your calendar.
For projects with longer deadlines, break them into smaller tasks with their own mini-deadlines. If you tend to procrastinate, try to treat these deadlines as real ones. For instance, if you have a month to write a research paper, don't wait until the last week. In Week 1, pick your topic and find one good resource. In Week 2, gather two more resources. In Week 3, find additional resources and start outlining your paper. At the start of Week 4, aim to have a rough draft ready. Let it rest for a day or two, then do a final proofread before the official due date.
Understanding what needs to be done today versus what you'd like to do can greatly boost your success in meeting deadlines and reduce stress.
An agenda also helps you keep track of attending the right classes on the right days. College schedules can be different from high school, with classes meeting at various times throughout the week. Especially at the start of each semester, your agenda will guide you to the right place at the right time.
Also, make sure to set aside time every day for schoolwork, including weekends. Weekends might offer more time since you have fewer classes. If you plan to do three hours of homework on a Sunday but only have two hours’ worth, check your syllabus. Is there something you can review for the upcoming week? That extra hour spent looking ahead will definitely pay off.
I hope this advice helps you thrive in your upcoming classes! Good luck!
Let's make things easier and more organized! Start by getting yourself an agenda. Choose one that has space for individual details and a full month calendar. Every day, jot down a to-do list of what you aim to achieve with your work assignments, and mark the due dates on your calendar.
For projects with longer deadlines, break them into smaller tasks with their own mini-deadlines. If you tend to procrastinate, try to treat these deadlines as real ones. For instance, if you have a month to write a research paper, don't wait until the last week. In Week 1, pick your topic and find one good resource. In Week 2, gather two more resources. In Week 3, find additional resources and start outlining your paper. At the start of Week 4, aim to have a rough draft ready. Let it rest for a day or two, then do a final proofread before the official due date.
Understanding what needs to be done today versus what you'd like to do can greatly boost your success in meeting deadlines and reduce stress.
An agenda also helps you keep track of attending the right classes on the right days. College schedules can be different from high school, with classes meeting at various times throughout the week. Especially at the start of each semester, your agenda will guide you to the right place at the right time.
Also, make sure to set aside time every day for schoolwork, including weekends. Weekends might offer more time since you have fewer classes. If you plan to do three hours of homework on a Sunday but only have two hours’ worth, check your syllabus. Is there something you can review for the upcoming week? That extra hour spent looking ahead will definitely pay off.
I hope this advice helps you thrive in your upcoming classes! Good luck!