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When a parent sends their child off to college, it is a transition, not only for the parent, but for the student. The transition from high school to college is one of the most critical developmental periods in the student’s academic career. The difference between high school and college is different in every way; from studying to testing and even grades. The adjustment process may be a huge wakeup call for someone who highly succeeded in high school. The transition from high school to college is undoubtedly the hardest struggle the average college student must overcome.
First off, let us start with studying in high school versus college. In high school, time for studying is usually provided in class and little time is spent outside of class for studying. In college, professors require the student to study on their own. The material is often not reviewed in class and students should spend no less than an hour of study time for each class. Note taking is not often required in high school, teachers usually provide handouts or use review sheets for testing. Although in college, note taking is a needed skill and students should spend time daily reviewing their notes. Also, assignments are short in length and covered in class. Whereas in college, assignments are much longer in length and while the student is responsible for them, they may not be discussed fully in class. Learning how to study for college is a transition within itself which students must adjust to quickly or it will have an effect on their future in that class.
The difference in testing in high school and college can start sending some students toward their downfall. For instance, in high school teachers often give more tests covering less material. Although in college professors may only give a midterm and a final, covering all material gone over in class. High school teachers may also try to arrange tests around school events and other courses. This unfortunately is not the case college,