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Advising » Exploratory Students » Academic Success Strategies » Strategies
Strategies
Important!
The following Web site is designed for University College Exploratory students whose GPA is below Academic Good Standing. In no way is all the information presented here intended as a substitute for academic advising. Rather, this site is intended as a resource for any student wishing to improve their academic performance.
Any Exploratory student with a GPA below Academic Good Standing is placed on probation and must complete the following homework assignment in order to be cleared for registration.
Probation Homework - Table of Contents
Successful strategies require action on your part. In other words, you have to do something (‘Waiting for inspiration’ doesn’t count). Some of the following ideas may be helpful to you. But again, be realistic. If you’re not committed to trying something, don’t say you will.
- Visit your instructors during his/her office hours at least once
a semester.
- Take your class notebook, tests/quizzes, and papers along to go over with your instructor.
- Determine what is unclear and bring a list of questions to ask your instructor.
- Seek tutoring and/or study labs – Math Lab, Writing Center. http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/
- Make use of the Learning Support Services: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/lss/
- University Supplemental Instruction Course (free organized study sessions)
- Study Strategies (best time of day, location, distractions, flashcards, recopying class notes, outlining chapters, etc.)
- Attend a workshop: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/lss/
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Study Skills and Learning Styles
- Mastering the Lecture
- Conquering Textbook Reading
- Test Taking Strategies
- Study in small groups with fellow classmates; quiz each other.
- Re-write notes from class to assist in understanding materials.
- Evaluate your time and prioritize. Get time management assistance.
- Work fewer hours or take less credit hours!
- Find employers who are willing to be flexible in your work schedule
so you can be academically successful.
http://students.asu.edu/student-employment - Get a baby sitter (or dog sitter) so that you have time to study.
- Attend class and pay attention.
- Read the next class meeting’s topic so you already have an idea on what will be covered.
- Bring your textbook/assigned readings to class; refer to them throughout the discussion to supplement your notes.
- Eat well, exercise, and get quality sleep. http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/wellness/about/index.html
- Go to the Writing Center for assistance on all papers. http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/
- Visit the Counseling Center regarding personal issues and concerns, test anxiety, roommate issues, time management tips, etc. http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/
- Visit Career Services to find out what employers are looking for in an employee. http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/career/
- Choose a major. If you have a career/academic goal, it is easier to stay on track. Visit "Major and Career Exploration" for help. http://uc.asu.edu/majorexploration or http://eadvisor.asu.edu/
Of course, these strategies will only be helpful until you have decided how you will implement the ones you have chosen. Saying you will choose a major is not the same as saying how you are going to choose a major.