Seven Keys to College Success

Give example(s) for "Stay Motivated"

• Be clear about the reasons why you are here and what you gain from continuing education • set realistic academic goals for each week and monitor your progress • make personal commitment to stay on task even when things get tough

Give example(s) for "show up."

• Be present mentally and physically every class • pay attention • est. consistent, reg. study schedule that takes priority

Name the 7 keys to college success.

• Show up • Be prepared • Manage your time/life/stress effectively • Put in effort • Stay motivated • Seek assistance when needed • Learn from everything

Give example(s) for "Be prepared"

• develop accurate, realistic image of your academic strengths/weaknesses, skills, etc. • make personal commitment to have ALL assignments in ON TIME

Give example(s) for "Put in Effort"

• learning takes time, plan ahead to study to do well in classes • be an active learner by studying regularly, instead of putting it off until last minute. • use effective strategies for deeper, lasting learning rather than just memorization

Give example(s) for "Learn from Everything"

• when things don't turn out like planned, figure what went wrong or got in the way and make appropriate changes • when you succeed in learning and getting good grades, pay attention to what helped you get there and keep doing those things.

Give example(s) for "Seek Assistance when Needed"

• you are here to learn, but not to do it alone. Make use of all available resources. • when life happens stay in touch with instructors and get support from counseling services rather than disappear

Give example(s) for "manage your tim/life/stress levels effectively"

•make school priority •don't let immediate pleasures get in the way of important long-term goals. • have back-up plans in case of emergency