Academic Counseling

HOMEWORK/STUDY TIPS

We all learn differently but here are some things that everyone can do no matter what type of learner you are:

• Take good notes, pay attention, and ask questions.
• Start studying before you need to; don’t “cram” if you don’t have to.
• Get rid of homework distractions.  Put your phone on silent or keep it in another room.
• Look over your notes every night to check for understanding.
• Ask for help when you need it.
• If you can teach it to someone else, you know it.
• Stay organized.
  • Use your planner!
  • Go through your email inbox regularly and delete unnecessary emails.
  • Name documents with your assignment and teacher so you can easily find them later in OneDrive.
  • Keep notebooks and folders arranged so you can find things.
• To learn about different ways to improve your learning and study skills: 7 Steps to Learning 
• Use the Pomodoro technique to cut down on procrastination:
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ONLINE AIDS

There are many helpful websites and online tools that students can use as study aids.  Here are a few that we recommend:

Khan Academy:  https://www.khanacademy.org/

Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/

AP Exam Prep:   Go to your College Board account for more information, study tips, and practice exams. Or click here: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/practice-for-exams

ACT/SAT STUDY TIPS

Come visit us in the counseling department. We have numerous study aids.

ACT Test Prep: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html

This link is to an article about Khan Academy and ACT/SAT test prep: https://blog.prepscholar.com/khan-academy-act-prep

• Take practice tests regularly to learn pacing and to get comfortable with the test format. Practice, practice, practice.
• Get a good night sleep the night before the test.
• Eat a healthy breakfast on test day.
• Stay calm and do your best.