This article was co-authored by Jennifer Kaifesh and by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD. Jennifer Kaifesh is the Founder of Great Expectations College Prep, a tutoring and counseling service based in Southern California. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience managing and facilitating academic tutoring and standardized test prep as it relates to the college application process. She takes a personal approach to her tutoring, and focuses on working with students to find their specific mix of pursuits that they both enjoy and excel at. She is a graduate of Northwestern University.
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No matter how far along you are in your education, doing well in school can be a hurdle. You can do your best in school by promoting healthy study habits, and keeping your time and supplies organized. It’s also crucial to take care of yourself so that you feel your best and have all the energy you need!
Attend class regularly, and do your best to pay attention and participate. Use a planner to keep track of your schedule and assignments. Stay on top of your homework and study regularly. Participating in extracurricular activities is another great way to thrive at school.
Did you know? Doodling while you take notes can actually improve your focus and help you remember more of what you hear![1]
Jennifer Kaifesh
Founder, Great Expectations College PrepExpert Warning: Don't lose easy points because you failed to turn in an assignment or turned it in late.
Alicia Oglesby
Professional School CounselorSet up systems for organizing schoolwork. Use colored pens to code school subjects in planners and matching folders. Set phone alerts for tests, projects, and assignments, so you stay on top of work. Handwrite to-do lists by due date and class to help retain the information.
Tip: When you’re tackling a big project, try breaking it up into more manageable steps. For example, if you need to write an essay by the end of the week, try breaking it down into steps like doing research, writing an outline, and drafting your essay.[12]
Did you know? While you sleep, your brain processes the information you learned during the day. Sleeping is an important part of absorbing and remembering the things you learn in school![15]
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