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I'm starting to understand what I would like to go into and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on studying?

I am in high school and rarely ever have to study to get A's but I know that will definitely change in college so I should start now rather than later right?

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Tara’s Answer

Hi Ayden! Great realization! Yes, the expectations in college are much more intense than what you're used to in high school. I agree that now is the time to start thinking about developing great study habits so that you are ready for the transition. When you get the syllabus on your first day of classes in college, add all the important due dates to your Google Calendar or just keep track of everything in Canvas (which automatically adds due dates if the professor enters in all the assignments). Then, try to avoid procrastinating. If you need to set the due date of something earlier in order to trick yourself, by all means do that. Take notes during class. Handwriting helps reinforce the memorization of new concepts. Read, read, read. Ultimately, it's about understanding something new. I've always found that if I can explain/teach a new concept that I just learned to someone else, then I really know it. Don't stress about getting straight A's. Try to learn and grow as a person. You'll learn a lot more when you push yourself out of your comfort zone. Develop a routine of quiet study time in the evenings Sunday- Thursday. When you make it a habit to allot some time to your studies, you will reap the rewards! Discipline is key.

Tara recommends the following next steps:

Set aside quiet study time in the evenings (Sunday - Thursday)
Develop a habit of reading and writing a little bit each day
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Bailey’s Answer

Hi Ayden! Yes, college is a lot different than high school. In high school I didn't have to study a lot to get an A; however, that changed when I started to attend college classes. Everyone has their own style of studying, but I found it helpful to have a quiet environment with a low instrumental song playing in the background. I also found it useful to study in increments so I wouldn't lose interest/attention over time. Others may like to study in groups. This can be beneficial especially since you can ask questions if you don't understand the material.
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James’s Answer

The best tip on studying, and this is the case with any productive habit. Do a little every day. Don't miss a single day. Stay disciplined. If you do this, you will build the habit. It will make it easier for you to retain knowledge. Don't try to cram lots of information at one time. It will overwhelm your brain and you'll lost a lot of it.
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Hoang-Oanh (Won)’s Answer

Hi Ayden - Great question! As everyone has indicated, HS is different than college but anything can be achieved. Personally, I believe that you can accomplish anything if you set goals and work toward them. Luke gave some of the best advices. Review the notes you have taken and immediately asked questions and try not procrastinate so you won't be too behind with assignments. From my own personal experiences, I reviewed the syllabus for each of my courses prior to my classes. It will help understand the materials better.
I wish you the best of luck and I am impressed that you know what questions to ask. I believe you are ahead many young students already.

Good luck!
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david’s Answer

You have the right attitude. In HS, the A goes to the student who outperforms others, but in college, your fellow students will also be the ones who got 'A' in HS, so the competition to do better is significantly tougher. Having a dedicated time for studying is primary, as you still need time for socializing and enjoying the college life. You also need to feel comfortable approaching professors with questions, both in and out of class. Professors remember the students who stand out, and speaking out of class helps. When studying, always dig deeper than you think is needed, as the expanded knowledge will pay off beyond the class grades themselves. For topics that seem too hard, find a few others to have periodic focus sessions to reinforce the material. In summary, college demands that you see the studying as work, as the job of college. All the best.
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Luke’s Answer

Hi Ayden! You want to start developing study habits that will translate to college. If you are easily getting A's, that is great! You should hold yourself to this same standard as you enter college. College is very different than high school and you will have to adapt to the style of studying that is required for most college classes. In my experience in college, to get an A, you must keep up with looking weekly in class. This is true even if there is not a test coming up soon. Every day after your classes, I think it would be useful to look over any notes that you took and identify if there is anything that you are confused about. When you identify a few concepts that you are confused about, you can use your resources to see if you can use the internet or your textbook to understand the concept. This will prove very helpful when the test comes around. This will also help you know if there are any questions you need to be answered by a TA during office hours throughout the semester. While you are still in high school I would recommend doing this method for your harder classes as it will teach you valuable skills as you enter college.

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Take harder classes (AP classes) that will prepare you for college
Take a class at community college (will teach you skills and earn college credit)
Study topics you are confused about each night
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Shaye’s Answer

Depends what you want to get into in college but generally yes if your target is all A's in college you'd have to put in more effort, especially if you're targeting STEM related degrees. If you're getting consistent A's in all subjects in high school and rarely have to study you are certainly smart and have a lot of talent. When it comes to studying find a quiet environment to focus, play music if it helps, and set realistic study goals for yourself. Also take incremental 15 min breaks when you have to concentrate for hours. If you find yourself stuck it's also helpful to find study groups or friends to study together.
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Aisha’s Answer

Here are some study tips that have helped be study effectively.

1.Seat your goal: read the course overview to understand what the courses will cover and how it will be scored.
2.Managing your time: Time management skills can help you take control of your study workload, achieve more and stress out less.
3.Conductive Environment: A conductive environment is essential for effective learning.
4.Identify your learning style: Take a learning style assessment test and find out if you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner.
5.Development a Study Plan. Plan a study schedule that allows you to stay in control of the academic workload.
6.Paraphrasing & reorganizing concepts: Learning in your own words.
7. Work with concentration, if you learn how to work with concentration, you will achieve more than 95% of the population.
8.Prevent Overlearning: Use study methods like Pomodoro to prevent overload
9. Most Importantly, Sleep: Getting quantity sleep is essential for information retention

Hope you find this most helpful.

Good Luck,
Aisha T.
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LeAnn’s Answer

Yes, get a planner and write down deadlines, dates, goals. Get your timeline organized for what is due and when. If you start to organize your time, your thought will follow.
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