10 Top Study Tips for High School Students Preparing for College
Preparing for college can be nerve-wracking for a high school student, even if you’ve already been accepted by a school. During that final year of high school, it may be difficult to concentrate on academics, but you want to show your college that you aren’t slacking off just because you’ve already been accepted. It is always important to do your best.
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As you prepare for college, not only should you be keeping up with your schoolwork, but you should take some time to evaluate your study habits to see if you are properly prepared for college. In this article, you’ll receive the top ten study tips to get you ready for the transition into college.
How Much Studying Do College Students Do?
According to a national study, the average full-time college student spends about 15 hours per week studying. Of course, the number of hours a student spends studying doesn’t necessarily correlate with their level of academic success. For example, students who studied an average of 20 hours per week or more were not always fully prepared for class, according to the results of a campus-wide student engagement survey. The amount of time students spend studying may also depend on their major and their class load. For example, senior engineering students reported 19 hours of study per week while students in the social sciences and business studied an average of 5 hours less.
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What is the takeaway here? While spending more time studying isn’t necessarily a guarantee of academic success, improving your study habits will benefit you significantly as a student. Keep in mind that not all study habits are created equal – the habits that work best for you will be determined by your learning style. Keep reading to learn how to study more effectively to improve your academic performance leading into college.
Tips for Studying More Effectively
Many students start college thinking that it is going to be exactly like high school. There are plenty of high school seniors who perform well in AP classes and honors programs without dedicating a significant amount of time to studying. You may think that you can maintain these minimal study habits as you enter college, but you might find that you are woefully unprepared when it comes time for your first quiz or test.
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Academic success isn’t all about rote memorization or about the number of hours you spend poring over a textbook. It’s about studying effectively to learn the material and to remember it – not just for the quiz. So, what do effective study habits look like? Here are ten tips for studying more effectively as you prepare to enter college:
In the end, it is up to you to determine what kind of study habits benefit you the most. Some students prefer to attend lectures and take notes by hand while others prefer to do the reading themselves and to study independently. Whatever method you choose, be sure that it is one that enables you to succeed in school as much as possible.
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