Seven Keys to College Success

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 "show up."

• Be present mentally and physically every class

• pay attention

• est. consistent, reg. study schedule that takes priority

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 "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

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 "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 "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 "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.