Academic Success Planning - How to be a successful student!

MY Keys to College …

Plan Ahead!

• Show up for classes
• Have work done on time
• Set up a daily, weekly, monthly schedule and calendar
• Manage your class schedule and work schedule

Take Charge of your Learning!

• Choose instructors who favor active learning
• Know how you learn best
• Improve your reading, note-taking and study habits
• Improve your writing
• Develop critical thinking / problem solving skills

Improve your Skills!

• Participate in class
• Develop your listening skills
• Take a workshop to improve your study skills
• Use the college resources

Get Connected!

• Study with a group
• Get to know at least one person on campus who cares about you
• Get involved in campus activities
• Learn about campus resources
• Meet with your instructors
• Find a great academic advisor
• Visit your campus career center
• Enlist the support of family, friends, partners

Know Yourself!

• Take your health seriously
• Have realistic expectations
• Learn how to be assertive, yet tactful
• Be proud of who you are

For further information regarding the STAR program at Aims Community College, please visit the links on the left side of the screen. For further information call the Student Success Center at 970-339-6251.