40 Characteristics of Successful Students
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40 Characteristics of Successful College Students: A Self-Assessment Checklist, Essays (high school) of Economics of Education
A list of 40 characteristics of successful college students. It encourages readers to assess their own behaviors and habits against these characteristics, with the goal of identifying areas for improvement. The list covers various aspects of academic performance, such as goal-setting, attendance, note-taking, and study habits.
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40 Characteristics of Successful Students
Read this list of characteristics of successful college students, and check how each one describes you.
DO YOU
Identify your long- term goals
Attend all classes, except when ill or in case of emergency.
Complete all assigned reading before class.
Bring books, paper, pencils, and other necessary materials to class.
Get phone numbers of a few classmates who take good notes, in case of an unavoidable absence.
Arrive on time to classes.
Sit near the front , whe re it's easi er to pay atte ntio n.
- Think actively during classes.
- Participate in class by responding
and asking appropriate questions.
Remain attentive throughout class. Avoid staring out windows, doodling, having side conversations, texting, or looking at your cell phone.
Take accurate and thorough notes and review them soon after class to identify question areas.
Compare your class notes with the textbook soon after class, and add details into your notes.
Ask questions about course content to clarify understanding .
Tak e adv anta ge of any extr a- cred it opp ortu nitie s.
Turn in all assignments on time.
Word- process written assignme nts wheneve r possible.
- Use a planner to keep track of assignments.
- Devise and follow a schedule to keep up with reading and other assignments.
- Set specific goals for each study session.
- Study where there are no distractions.
- Vary study tasks, to avoid doing one type of activity for too long.
- Think about, analyze, and ask questions about what you are reading.
- Make appointment s to see professors with questions about assignments or grades.
Be gin
ass ign me nts soo n afte r the y are ass ign ed.
40 Characteristics of Successful Students
Read this list of characteristics of successful college students, and check how each one describes you.
DO YOU
Identify your long- term goals
Attend all classes, except when ill or in case of emergency.
Complete all assigned reading before class.
Bring books, paper, pencils, and other necessary materials to class.
Get phone numbers of a few classmates who take good notes, in case of an unavoidable absence.
Arrive on time to classes.
Sit near the front , whe re it's easi er to pay atte ntio n.
- Think actively during classes.
- Participate in class by responding
and asking appropriate questions.
Remain attentive throughout class. Avoid staring out windows, doodling, having side conversations, texting, or looking at your cell phone.
Take accurate and thorough notes and review them soon after class to identify question areas.
Compare your class notes with the textbook soon after class, and add details into your notes.
Ask questions about course content to clarify understanding .
Tak e adv anta ge of any extr a- cred it opp ortu nitie s.
Turn in all assignments on time.
Word- process written assignme nts wheneve r possible.
- Use a planner to keep track of assignments.
- Devise and follow a schedule to keep up with reading and other assignments.
- Set specific goals for each study session.
- Study where there are no distractions.
- Vary study tasks, to avoid doing one type of activity for too long.
- Think about, analyze, and ask questions about what you are reading.
- Make appointment s to see professors with questions about assignments or grades.
Be gin
ass ign me nts soo n afte r the y are ass ign ed.