How to Become an Excellent Student

You want to be at the top of your class, but don't know where to start. Great students know how to get ahead in class, and you can, too. Here are a few great tips on how to become an excellent student.

Instructions

1. Be on time and prepared for class. This seems like a no-brainer, but many students are late and not ready for class, resulting in missing important details, deadline notices and instructions.

2. Sit in the front of the class. You can eliminate 90 percent of classroom distractions by sitting in the front. Plus, students who sit in the first two rows of seats usually have the best grades in the class.

3. Get involved with the lesson and interact with the class materials and the teacher. Ask questions and discuss everyday. When you ask questions, you gain ownership of the materials, ultimately helping you remember more facts, figures and ideas.

4. Turn in all homework and assignments on time or early if you can. Many teachers give points everyday for homework. Not only do you get your homework points, the homework helps reinforce classroom material.

5. Take 10 minutes each night per class to review your notes. Great students do not soak up all the information during class and magically retain it until the test. Refresh your mind and re-read your notes, graded homework assignments and past quizzes.

6. Go to any extra study groups or meet with your teacher to talk about material that you may be having problems within the class. Missing a few key details can make you flop on a test. Stay on top of your game in each class.

7. Allow your curiosity to help you dig deeper into the class. Find something you want to know more about in the class materials and explore. Creative students who ask questions get more out of each class.