Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is do the right thing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

I think that Theodore is correct. He couldn’t have put it better. When you are deciding what to do, especially if it is a life changing decision, the best thing to choose is the right thing. For example if you are making a decision whether or not to go to a college or university, then you should make the right decision. And that decision is for you to go to a college or university. This quote also applies for any little small thing as well, whether it’s deciding to go a party or deciding whether or not to drink or smoke. Always choose the right thing to do when making a decision.

 

 

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

Part 5

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways, often outside a traditional classroom setting.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement Program® (AP®)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

Drop Box

Choose The Right!!!

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

Part 3

Science

Science teaches you to think analytically and apply theories to reality. Colleges want to see that you’ve taken at least three years of laboratory science classes. A good combination includes two semesters of each of the following sciences:

·     Biology

·     Chemistry

·     Earth/Space Science

More competitive schools expect you to take four years of lab science courses. You can add two semesters in one of the following subjects:

·     Chemistry or Physics (the science you didn’t already study)

·     Advanced Biology

·     Advanced Chemistry

·     Advanced Physics

 

Drop Box

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The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html

Part 4

Getting the Most Out of a Session

Here are some tips to help your group get the most out of each study session:

·     Decide what you’re going to do in advance

·     Prepare for the session, so you can make the most of your time together.

·     Take turns teaching, to reinforce your own knowledge.

·     Stick to the session topic.

By supplementing your individual study with a study group, you can reinforce what you’ve learned, deepen your understanding of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few new friends.

Remember that a friend is a person who encourages you to do your best and to achieve on a high level, one who pushes you to try a little harder and be a little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, then those people are not friends, (they are actually your enemies), and you must avoid them at all cost. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

Drop Box

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Ten Tips for Student Success

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

 

1.     Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2.     Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3.     Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.     Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.     Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.     Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshman Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7.     Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.     Work only as necessary. Try not to exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.     Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence.

10.   Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

 

Drop Box

Choose The Right!!!