How to Get Placed on Academic Probation

This is a reverse psychology article about what to do if you are trying to get placed on academic probation at your college or university. In other words, don't follow these steps (do the opposite of what they suggest) if you actually want to succeed in college.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Do not seek out help from your professor, adviser, counselor, or another person, early on if you know you are struggling.
2. Do not study enough or do not study at all.
3. Have trouble managing your time and procrastinate.
4. Wait until the last minute to study.
5. Have a lack of motivation.
6. Don't be interested in your classes.
7. Let your job interfere with your studies.
8. Don't be prepared for the demands of college work.
9. Miss classes often or don't go to class at all.
10. Have difficulty prioritizing your work and deadlines.

Tips & Warnings

• Warning: being placed on academic probation at your college or university is a serious event and may end up resulting in not making it all the way through to graduation.