Study Tips

If you are new to the academic environment or returning to college after an absence of several years, it is not unusual for you to be concerned about your academic skills. But, with a little knowledge you will find that college is not as difficult as you feared. 

• College is different. It is helpful to understand how college differs from high school. More>>
• Time Management. Employing good time management from the first day of class is also important. More>>
• Organization. A system for keeping all of your course materials in order and organized will make studying for tests much easier. More>>
• Text-reading. The ability to read college level text books and to retain the information is necessary for college success. This is not easy, but you can learn to do it. Here are some tips that will make you successful. More>>
• Note-taking. At the college level the ability to take useable notes is crucial. Lecture notes are often the source of test questions. More>>
• Memory Strategies. Knowing how to study for a test will make the time you spend much more productive. These memory techniques can aid you in retention of important information. More>>
• Test-taking Techniques. Knowing how to take tests will provide you the skills and confidence to do well in the testing situation. More>> 

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Keith H. Pickus • keith.pickus@wichita.edu • (316) 978-7791

Undergraduate Success Programs
Jane Rhoads • jane.rhoads@wichita.edu • (316) 978-3773