There some things that Iâve noticed that a lot of successful students have in common and I thought iâd share what these students do to help them achieve not only academic but personal success. If youâve ever wondered how that one person does it, chances are they use a combination, if not all of these habits. Some of them are:
They learn at their own pace: everyone learns at their own pace so successful students know when they can move ahead of the class and when to take their time on a particular topic. Following the syllabus as it goes can not only waste time, but also slow you down when you get to a topic that is difficult for you.
They work under time restraints: Youâll always have those students who get straight Aâs but also get a full nights rest and thatâs because those students know that working aimlessly for hours just to feel âproductiveâ is actually counterproductive. The motto is work smarter not harder.
They keep past exams and quizzes: this goes without saying but instead of throwing away old test papers at the end of the semester or school year, get a big filing system where you can keep your work so you can practice and review when you need them.
They have good relationships with their teachers: teachers are literally there to help you, so take time to get to know your teacher and form bonds with them as they have all the knowledge you need to pass a course. Thereâs also the added benefit of your teacher being little more sympathetic to you when you donât do your best.
They take ORGANIZED notes: thereâs a difference between aesthetic note and organized note. Successful students know that you can take both but not just one. Having a simple system organize your notes will transform your school life, you donât need all the frills; all you need is a couple colored pens and a notebook to take decent notes. If youâre stuck, thereâs literally thousands of template online that you can apply to your own notes
They collaborate with other students: this is important. No man is an island and while competition can be healthy, the best relationships youâll have with your classmates are the ones where you help each other out; let face it, youâre all going through that shit together whether you help each other or not.
They ask a lot of questions: Swallowing your pride is one of the most useful habit a student can attain. Asking questions can be a bit embarrassing but you never fully understand a topic until you ask the questions that need to be asked.Â
They practice active reading: DROP THE HIGHLIGHTER and instead of highlighting every other word: write summaries and make annotation, this will help you to be engaged while youâre reading and make it 100 times easier to review. Â
They focus on their weaknesses: I know we all wish that subject we suck at would disappear but the sad news is, it wonât, and if you ignore it, it will only eat at your GPA. So bite the bullet and spend some time working on that subject youâll start to notice that your grades will ultimately be better as you have a healthy balance in grades.
They prioritize:Â teacher can make it seem like everything is important and everything is urgent but successful students know that some things take precedence over others. Once you find that balance of putting more important work first, youâll see your grades start to improve.
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