HELPING MEET YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS

Hot Tips for Success in College

http://www.lions.odu.edu/~kkilburn/dr_mom_home.htm
This website is written by a professor who is also the mother of a college student. Her advice is right on target and written with humor and candor.

http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/lrnres/handouts.html
The Learning Center at the University of Texas has created this website that includes numerous printable handouts on a large variety of study skills, as well as information on self management and learning difficulties.

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/TMInteractive.html
At this link, Virginia Tech provides a time management assessment exercise entitled Where does the time go? Students can take the assessment on-line and gain information about how they currently spend their time as well as helpful hints for managing their existing time better. This is a valuable exercise for anyone.

http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/
Muskingum College has provided a study strategies data base on this site, with information and tips on many general study strategies including improving ones memory, problem solving, critical thinking, proofing papers and writing tips.

http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/Student%20Success%20Strategies.htm
The On Course website is updated frequently and includes a vast amount of information to help students be independent, confident learners. Topics are engaging and relevant to many aspects of a student’s life.

http://www.chemistrycoach.com/linkstoa.htm
Although this is through the Chemistry Coach, this site also includes a vast amount of links to many study strategy sites, some very course specific. It is definitely worth browsing. Students are sure to find some help with most anything related to work of being a college student, including financial aid links, motivation strategies and plagiarism.

http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/
Ohio University offers many study tips on this engaging site, and includes a GPA calculator as well as information on reading strategies and concentration.

http://college.hmco.com/downing_assessment/jsp/pre_test/questions.jsp
Again from On Course is this great site. Here students will find a self-assessment to learn more about their own beliefs and behaviors that can impact the college experience. By understanding and bringing to the surface beliefs held and analyzing behaviors, students are better able to make intentional choices towards the path to success as a college student.

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/index.html
This is the site for the Dartmouth College learning strategies videos which can be viewed on-line.  Topics include improving time management, note taking, reading, and other study strategies as well as strategies for success with chemistry courses.