Many students who are beginning college-even students who were very
successful in high school-find that the classes are suddenly much more
challenging than in high school and that much more studying is required.You might pass a test by cramming for it, but
you won't remember much afterward-and this isn't true learning.Second, keep a careful calendar of dates
for all exams and when all assignments are due.First, choose wisely the combinaion of classes
you take in any one semester.Professors will hand out
with these dates on the first day of class; put them immediately on
a page
your master calendar and plan ahead.Educators usually agree on the solution to this problem of too much work:
you need to get organized.Don't try to take more than a full-time
load of credits in the first semester.Third, schedule regular time and find
a quiet place in which to study so that you won't have to suddenly cram the
day before an important exam.Also, take advantage of the resources on campus
such as tutors or the writing center.Balance harder ones with easier ones.Also,
limit the number of classes you take.Fourth,
form a study group with students in some of your classes, and meet with
them once or twice a week.Fifth, although this might seem obvious,
it's important to go to class.Some students believe they can pass by simply