Learning how to learn takes a lifetime.
It can be a struggle to become a successful student. Understanding that learning is lifelong can help. At each point in your life, you will be faced with new challenges that require developing new techniques for managing your time and responsibilities. As high school students, you're learning to juggle homework, college courses, reading, preparing for tests and quizzes, project deadlines, the list goes on! It's easy to feel overwhelmed or get behind. Don't give up! With the help of your teachers, counselor, and peers, you can find the best methods that work for you. The first step is to determine where you need help.
Consider the following:
Take this quick assessment to determine your individual learning style.
Listen to what top performing students know that their peers miss:
It can be a struggle to become a successful student. Understanding that learning is lifelong can help. At each point in your life, you will be faced with new challenges that require developing new techniques for managing your time and responsibilities. As high school students, you're learning to juggle homework, college courses, reading, preparing for tests and quizzes, project deadlines, the list goes on! It's easy to feel overwhelmed or get behind. Don't give up! With the help of your teachers, counselor, and peers, you can find the best methods that work for you. The first step is to determine where you need help.
Consider the following:
- Am I organized?
- Do I study efficiently and effectively?
- Do I have trouble taking tests?
- Do I use all the resources available to me?
Take this quick assessment to determine your individual learning style.
Listen to what top performing students know that their peers miss:
Preparing to take the SAT and ACT
Most colleges and universities require students to take either of these tests for admission. Ideal time to take these tests is the spring semester of junior year. Start practicing and preparing early. The more you are familiar with these tests, the better your score.
Most colleges and universities require students to take either of these tests for admission. Ideal time to take these tests is the spring semester of junior year. Start practicing and preparing early. The more you are familiar with these tests, the better your score.
What's the difference? SAT vs. ACT
The following sites offer free test preparation and practice:
- Khan Academy Free videos and tutorials to help prepare for the SAT and ACT
- March2Success March 2 Success is a free website offering students help with SAT/ACT test preparation, the college admissions process, and financial aid information.
- Powerscore Free and tuition-based courses are offered, both live and online, for the SAT and ACT
- NextStepU Offers articles and tips for the SAT and ACT.