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Students understand that success in college goes beyond just being smart.
At SASS we also recognize that it's not that simple
and have identified 5 factors contributing to academic success.
Knowing these factors will help you to be more efficient and effective in your efforts,
as well as more satisfied with your college experience.
The following highlights one of these factors. We hope that you find this
and videos on the other four factors to be helpful in your efforts on campus.
Academic Success Factor 3: Study Skills
Why are Study Skills a success factor?
I already know how to study!?
Correct!
you DO know how to study.
However, academic success isn't just about getting things done.
Efficiency and effectiveness matter.
. For example, if you had to travel 10 miles for shopping
and could choose between going by bike or car,
which would you take?
If you think about it, both will get you there,
but the car will do it more efficiently by saving you time and effort.
The study skills required for high school
are similar to the bike in this example,
and the skills referred to in this factor are like the car.
The academic demands of college require upgrading your set of skills,
and without doing this, you may find yourself falling behind
and struggling unnecessarily.
Skill areas include
note taking, writing,
reading textbooks,
using library resources,
test-taking,
and more.
The Bottom Line:
Don't get caught
with outdated study skills in college.
Relying on old study skills is like using a rotary phone to make a call
when you could be using speed-dial.
Successful students are always curious about
newer and better ways to approach their studies.
They don't settle for what they have had for a few years.
Be curious
and keep a competitive edge by exploring new approaches
that enable you to study smarter,
not harder.