College Academics

You want to make good grades and feel like your note taking may not be up to par. Follow these simple steps to take the best notes that you can.

How many times have you taken notes and gone over it again, and not really understood what you wrote? Did you wish you had taken better notes? This article offers steps and tips so that never...

If you have ever had an instructor assign five books for reading in one semester for one course, you understand the need for a reading strategy. Here are some insights that I gained when that...

Philosophy is the lecture class that can either be the most interesting class or the worst class. But nevertheless you need to pass with at least a B to keep up your GPA. Try these steps to combat...

In order to take good notes, you must first be able to listen actively. Active listening is more than just hearing what the speaker is saying; it is being able to interpret the nuances of the...

Elementary Statistics is a common requirement for a variety of majors, but for students who struggle with math it can be a challenging class. Fortunately, getting a good grade in statistics is...

Whether you are on the path to medical school or law school, or simply want to flex your intellectual muscles and take advantage of your higher education, this article is for you. These techniques...

You are tired of the students in the front row answering all of the questions, providing all of the class commentary. So how do you get the rest of the pupils to talk, to say what's on their...

Being a college student isn't a walk in the park these days. The pressure to succeed in everyone of your classes can be stressful, and time consuming. Here are a few simple ways to make sure you...

Trying to take notes while your instructor is talking can be a difficult skill to master. With practice and these tips, you should be able to take notes during a lecture efficiently and without...

Do you ever find yourself distracted by all your electronic devices? Distracted to the point where you run out of time to study for your next quiz or exam? This article explains how you can use...

In classes that are difficult, your grade may depend on your ability to take good notes. The better your notes, the better you will be able to study. Particularly in large lectures where it is...

Most of the time, in high school, you have multiple exams for a course. So, the pressure is relatively small because if you don't do well on one exam, you can redeem your grades on the next one. ...

When you listen to a speech and later use information from that speech in a research paper or a written report, you may be required to provide information so that a reader can go back and retrace...

Of course you must cite textbooks, magazine articles and other scholarly material when you write a term paper or compile a research project. But did you know that you should also cite information...

Five steps to a successful study session: from taking notes, to beginning the exam; the quick and pain-free way to fully prepare for your next test!

You don't need to be an expert on a subject or a genius to pass a college class. Here is a guide on how to pass a college class the right way. Most college students get lost in partying and forget...

The key to staying awake during a lecture is keeping yourself occupied. Learn a several easy tricks to keep you from dozing off in the middle of 1830's History 101.

Your professors work incredibly hard. And while you might work just as hard to study and do homework, you may be annoying them without even knowing it. Take a second to review your classroom...

College life is a whole different world from that of high school. Without a structured schedule, it may be difficult to prioritize all of your newfound activities. But studying is one activity...