More tips about studying

Study takes an independent, self-directed effort — creating different methods to approach and learn different subjects. What kinds of extra work?

• Studying is coming prepared for every class. You are up to date in your reading, and you have even read ahead. You have done all your practice exercises (even when they’re not required), and you’ve gone over them.
  
• Studying is reading and working ahead in all your courses. Reading ahead gives you an edge and prevents confusion. When the teacher introduces a new theory or concept, you already know something about it. And if you didn’t understand it when you read ahead, you can ask the teacher questions. If you did understand the material, then the teacher is reviewing and clarifying for you while only introducing the material to the other students. Reading can give you great starts in learning new things. And it will help you contribute better to class discussions.

Dr. Bob speaks to students of Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio

Starting a New Semester Right

Because you're in a new semester, it’s time to do some reviewing and reevaluating. How well did you do last semester? Were your grades what you expected? Are you looking forward to this semester?

Think about the football or basketball team that goes into the locker room during half time. What goes on there? Well, the coach tells the team what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong so that the team can become better during the second half of the game. So let’s go into the locker room.

Planning your college visit (Part 3 of 3)

What to take with you
To prepare for your college visits, create an academic profile for yourself and take it along to show the various people you meet. Besides showing your academic success, list your extracurricular activities (including sports and music) and any part-time jobs. Also, take a copy of your high school transcript and records of your standardized test scores, like the PSAT, PLAN, ACT, and/or SAT. The profile should also show courses you plan to take to finish your high school program.