College Preparatory Workshops
Strategies for Successful Students (Summer 2011)
There is a $15.00, non-refundable, charge for each Strategies for Successful Students workshop. You may pay for the workshops online with a credit card.
These workshops are designed to acquaint students with the demands of college courses in four areas that often cause students difficulty. By learning and practicing some simple strategies students can enhance their effectiveness in comprehending and remembering information. These strategies can help any student become a more efficient learner and earn better grades.
College Prep Workshop 1
Date and time TBA
Strategies for Increasing Ability to Remember Information
- Why can't I remember information as well as others?
- Why do I forget information?
- Can I really improve my memory?
College Prep Workshop 2
Date and time TBA
Reading and Remembering College Text Information
- What can I do to read faster?
- How can I improve my concentration when reading?
- How can I remember what I've read?
College Prep Workshop 3
Date and time TBA
Note Taking and College Lectures
- What should I do when the instructor talks too fast?
- What can I do to keep my mind from wandering?
- How do I know what to write down?
College Prep Workshop 4
Date and time TBA
Preparing for Exams, Taking Exams, and Alleviating Test Anxiety
- How should I study for an exam?
- How can I keep from forgetting because of anxiety?
- Even if I study I perform poorly on tests. Why?
College Prep Workshop 5
Currently not available - to be announced at a later date
