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What can I do to help prepare myself for classes in college in comparison to highschool?
I'm a senior in highschool that will be going to college soon.
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Madi’s Answer
Congratulations on going to college!
To prepare for college classes, there are many things that you can do. For example, you can get a planner so that you can organize your classes, assignment due dates, exam days, etc. This will help you stay prepared and have adequate time to get everything done. Another example of preparation that you can do is by getting background information on some of the courses you may take. For example, if you will be taking courses on Computer Science, you may search the internet for some introductory videos about Computer Science. This will help you to have some knowledge before you even enter the classroom.
To prepare for college classes, there are many things that you can do. For example, you can get a planner so that you can organize your classes, assignment due dates, exam days, etc. This will help you stay prepared and have adequate time to get everything done. Another example of preparation that you can do is by getting background information on some of the courses you may take. For example, if you will be taking courses on Computer Science, you may search the internet for some introductory videos about Computer Science. This will help you to have some knowledge before you even enter the classroom.
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Zachary’s Answer
Look up the professor, have all the basic supplies have a pen paper, lots of it, if you are using a laptop for notes put in safe guards and actually use it to take notes. have a pencil sharpener on you highlighters etc. have a quality book bag to carry it all in, research the professors that your going to have look into how much they use and reference the text books, if you want to just have them all then do so but keep all the receipts in case you can just make a copy digital print it on campus and then return it. Read, read, and read anything and everything you can about the school. Educate yourself on how others have successfully gotten themselves acclimated. And a really good angle is to ask professors what are some qualities and practices that have resulted in the greatest success within your class or field of study if its a major specific study. Be curious ask questions, but really devour information keep the curiosity that I imagine you had when you were young about the world and learning that will be a great assistant in college and life after.
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Jesse’s Answer
Hope you enjoy college!
Regarding preparation for college, I would recommend the following:
1. Spend time learning more about the professor, courses you'll be taking, getting your books and (if possible) the curriculum for the class. This will enable you to better understand the requirements for courses, feedback on professors (there's a number of websites and apps that students can use to rate their professors), and plan out your time. If I could redo my start to college, I would have also joined more study groups and attended more office hours when getting started.
2. Join 1-2 groups at school as well. During my new student orientation, there were great opportunities to meet new people, including clubs. I ended up joining a dance troupe which ended up being an amazing decision as I had people who I shared some classes with (and thus could study with). In addition, after long days or nights of studying, there would be people who I could text to get dinner so that I could relax between all the work. It'll be important to have a good support group of people you can work with so I would consider joining 1 or 2 groups if your schedule permits.
Best of luck!
Regarding preparation for college, I would recommend the following:
1. Spend time learning more about the professor, courses you'll be taking, getting your books and (if possible) the curriculum for the class. This will enable you to better understand the requirements for courses, feedback on professors (there's a number of websites and apps that students can use to rate their professors), and plan out your time. If I could redo my start to college, I would have also joined more study groups and attended more office hours when getting started.
2. Join 1-2 groups at school as well. During my new student orientation, there were great opportunities to meet new people, including clubs. I ended up joining a dance troupe which ended up being an amazing decision as I had people who I shared some classes with (and thus could study with). In addition, after long days or nights of studying, there would be people who I could text to get dinner so that I could relax between all the work. It'll be important to have a good support group of people you can work with so I would consider joining 1 or 2 groups if your schedule permits.
Best of luck!
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Brian’s Answer
Hi Edwin,
Congrats on the next phase of your educational career - it is a major milestone and you should be proud. Regarding some tips - in addition to what has already been mentioned:
1). College is more independent and self-study. Lectures and labs/discussion sections will be there, but attendance is rarely taken (if you go to a large state school, lectures will have 500+ students). Thus, YOU will be responsible for going to class, doing the readings, and staying on top of the required coursework. Unlike high school, there won't be a teacher reminding you of due dates or ensuring you come to class. There are many instances of students just blowing off class and, as expected, not doing well on the midterm/final and losing their scholarship (or getting kicked out for poor grades).
2). Speaking of midterm/final, most courses will be graded heavily on the midterm and final (usually combined, these 2 tests are over 60% of your grade), with labs/discussion participation the remaining. Thus, you really have to study for the tests and be caught up on the readings (aside: I had a class at UCB that was 30% midterm, 70% final...so 2 tests determined your grade, of which you could get an A+ on the midterm and a C on the final and your grade would be a C+).
Don't let senioritis bleed into your 1st year; you've worked hard to get in, so stay motivated and keep up the work ethic that got you into school going throughout your college career and you will do great.
Congrats on the next phase of your educational career - it is a major milestone and you should be proud. Regarding some tips - in addition to what has already been mentioned:
1). College is more independent and self-study. Lectures and labs/discussion sections will be there, but attendance is rarely taken (if you go to a large state school, lectures will have 500+ students). Thus, YOU will be responsible for going to class, doing the readings, and staying on top of the required coursework. Unlike high school, there won't be a teacher reminding you of due dates or ensuring you come to class. There are many instances of students just blowing off class and, as expected, not doing well on the midterm/final and losing their scholarship (or getting kicked out for poor grades).
2). Speaking of midterm/final, most courses will be graded heavily on the midterm and final (usually combined, these 2 tests are over 60% of your grade), with labs/discussion participation the remaining. Thus, you really have to study for the tests and be caught up on the readings (aside: I had a class at UCB that was 30% midterm, 70% final...so 2 tests determined your grade, of which you could get an A+ on the midterm and a C on the final and your grade would be a C+).
Don't let senioritis bleed into your 1st year; you've worked hard to get in, so stay motivated and keep up the work ethic that got you into school going throughout your college career and you will do great.
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Nancy’s Answer
Congratulations on your High School Graduation. Now that you are taking your steps forward into College things work a little different. Are you going full time or part time on campus or on line?
College is different that High School you need to pay to be in college and you need to keep a good average point average. Get to know your college campus and must of all a good communication with your professors, know what are expected and the objectives of the class you are taking, don’t over load your self with xtra curriculum activities , you are now and adult and you have to be responsible for your grades and the $$$$ that goes into your college degree.
College is different that High School you need to pay to be in college and you need to keep a good average point average. Get to know your college campus and must of all a good communication with your professors, know what are expected and the objectives of the class you are taking, don’t over load your self with xtra curriculum activities , you are now and adult and you have to be responsible for your grades and the $$$$ that goes into your college degree.