College Hacks

Do __________ before each exam: write down everything you can remember about the relevant subject matter (without looking at anything else).

• free writing exercises

• cheat sheets

• Brain Dumps

• artistic drawings

Sign up for classes ____________________.

• the day registration opens bc any popular courses you want to take will quickly become unavailable if you wait too long

• the last day before it closes so you don't have to wait in any long lines

• whenever you feel like it. College courses are always open and available

• the 3rd day after registration opens. That way the lines are not too long and some classes you want may still be available

Use a__________ to help visualize your plan and revise it as needed. This is a simple, common-sense hack that's too often overlooked.

• planner or calendar (on your phone)

• memory trick

• beaded color coded bracelet

• huge elaborate non-editable poster

Clean and organize your room and backpack _______. Removing messes and clutter can make you feel less stressed and prevent things from 'falling through the cracks.' 16

• once a week

• once a year

• once a month

• once a semester

Use a distinctive _______when you study. Later on, when you take an exam on the same subject matter, chew the same gum or wear the same scent. You'll have an easier time recalling what you studied.

• scent or flavor of gum

• color

• jacket

• bracelet

Always read the ________. This helps you know what to expect for assignments, exam dates, presentations, and attendance requirements in each class. If you know what's coming, you can plan for it.

• class syllabus

• college news letter

• professor's biography

• brief class description from the registration catalogue

Keep your dorm room door _________(as often as possible).

• open...It will help you make new friends and gain a reputation for being friendly and approachable

• closed...It will minimize distractions and force you to focus only on your studies

• locked...It will keep you safe and closed away from everyone and everything. College can be dangerous

• barricaded...It will keep your annoying room mate so you can focus and study!

Sit in the ________of class. You'll force yourself to pay attention and learn the material, so you don't get caught out by your professor for not being focused or prepared.

• front

• back

• middle

• left

_______ is the best time for making new friends. Always make an effort to remember names!

• The first couple weeks of the school year

• The middle of the school year

• The end of the school year

• Never

Don't study in ______. Plan to always study away from where you sleep so that you train your brain not to associate studying with resting.

• your bedroom or dorm

• the library

• dorm commons area

• a quiet coffee shop