College Success Strategies

Be A College Success Story

Created by: Kathleen Melago
Professor of Music Education

What Will I Learn?

• How to get your textbooks at a lower cost
• Strategies for studying for tests
• Strategies for managing test anxiety
• How to academic decisions that fit you and your needs
• How to break large assignments down into smaller parts so they are less overwhelming
• How to approach college assignments more efficiently and effectively
• How to use organizational practices helpful for college success
• How to communicate with your professors and advisor
• Where you should sit in class to get the most out of class
• How to save money on college expenses
• Key ways high school and college are different
• How to create a schedule that works for you
• How to get the most out of your study sessions
• How to get the most out of being in class
• Specific steps to break down a research paper into small steps (with a checklist you can use!)
• The difference in types of financial aid
• Pros and cons of on-campus and off-campus jobs
• Strategies for success with online classes
• Extra supports that might be available for you at your school

Requirements

• There are no prerequisites or requirements for taking the course

Target audience

• The course is for college students or those preparing to be college students. It is based on the college experience in the United States but many aspects of the course would be applicable to students studying in other countries.
• Parents/guardians and college advisors also will find the course content valuable.