10 Top Study Tips for High School Students Preparing for College
There are just 24 hours each day. What you do with that time makes all the difference. While high school students average 35 hours per week of class time, college students log an average of 15 to 18 hours per week.
Good study habits include these basics: Always be prepared for class, and attend classes regularly. No cutting! Complete assignments thoroughly and in a timely manner. Review your notes daily rather than cram for tests the night before.
Good Study Habits
It's important to set goals, as long as they're attainable. Setting goals that are unreasonably high is a setup -- you'll be doomed to frustration and disappointment
Listen to your teacher and stay focused. Be sure that you understand the lesson. If you don't understand something, ask questions! You've heard it before, but "the only dumb question is the one you don't ask" is absolutely true.
Concentration
You can't possibly write down everything the teacher says since we talk at a rate of about 225 words per minute. But, you do need to write down the important material.
Good Note-Taking
Teachers assign homework for a reason. While it may seem like "busywork" at times, it definitely has a purpose. Put your homework to good use. Remember, you'll only get out of it what you put into it!
Completion of Assignments
Don't wait until the night before the test to review your notes. Go over your notes each day while the lecture is still fresh in your mind. Add any missing pieces. Compare your notes with a classmate's notes.
Keeping yourself organized will save you valuable time and allow you to do everything you need to do. Remember: "A place for everything and everything in its place." Keep all your study materials (calculator, planner, books, notebooks, laptops, etc.) in one convenient location.
Organizational Skills
Take complete mock tests every day once you finish the syllabus to analyze how much you are improving each day. Before the exam, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses
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