Make It In College, Now That You 'Re Here By Brian O' Keeney
Danielle Phagan
English 90
October 2, 2014
How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here
Written in the article “How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here”, Brian O’Keeney, he explains the secrets to getting amazing grades, how to keep on track of your responsibilities while being in college, how to make sure your personal problems do not interfere with your studies and why some student drop out, O’Keeney gives tips to help people do better in college.
O’Keeney exposes the secret of getting amazing grades. The main tip for good grades is to set up a study space. In order for you to concentrate and learn, you have to find an isolated space to concentrate on your work and not have any distractions. You should also prepare
yourself mentally to do work and study for your test or do homework. When you have finished your study time and work, you can reward yourself. Skimming your work before, actually studying so you can have an idea of what your subject and main ideas are. Taking notes on the subjects and key points can also help. Then you should review your notes and highlight key points. This will also help eliminate unnecessary information you don’t need. Important points stick better in your mind. Taking a break when studying can also help so you can give your brain a break.
Also, taking college AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes or college prep classes can also help you manage your class work. O’Keeney explains that you can maintain all your responsibilities without becoming frustrated by organizing your time wisely. A monthly calendar can be a huge help when trying to remember important exam dates and due dates. Making a study schedule will prevent cramming for tests and prevent all-nighters. Using a planner or a to do list are also useful tools to stay organized. O’Keeney also explains that another tip is dealing with personal problems before they affect your school work. You should use the tools that your college has to offer like the counselors or making new friends and sharing your difficulties so you can build a supportive team to help you. Finally, it is good to have a positive attitude. This is the key to success. Attending every class is a huge key to succeeding in college. Classes only help if you are really listening and paying attention. Therefore, staying off your phone and taking notes are good tips. Classes in college might be boring and tough, but if you go to your classes you will succeed. Overall, to succeed in college and achieve your degree, make sure you have a study space, prioritize your school work and make sure your personal problems do not interfere with your school work. O’Keeney, provides many useful tips and tricks to help you finish college.
Works Cited
O’keeny, Brian. How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here. Confronting
Problems.
English 90
October 2, 2014
How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here
Written in the article “How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here”, Brian O’Keeney, he explains the secrets to getting amazing grades, how to keep on track of your responsibilities while being in college, how to make sure your personal problems do not interfere with your studies and why some student drop out, O’Keeney gives tips to help people do better in college.
O’Keeney exposes the secret of getting amazing grades. The main tip for good grades is to set up a study space. In order for you to concentrate and learn, you have to find an isolated space to concentrate on your work and not have any distractions. You should also prepare
yourself mentally to do work and study for your test or do homework. When you have finished your study time and work, you can reward yourself. Skimming your work before, actually studying so you can have an idea of what your subject and main ideas are. Taking notes on the subjects and key points can also help. Then you should review your notes and highlight key points. This will also help eliminate unnecessary information you don’t need. Important points stick better in your mind. Taking a break when studying can also help so you can give your brain a break.
Also, taking college AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes or college prep classes can also help you manage your class work. O’Keeney explains that you can maintain all your responsibilities without becoming frustrated by organizing your time wisely. A monthly calendar can be a huge help when trying to remember important exam dates and due dates. Making a study schedule will prevent cramming for tests and prevent all-nighters. Using a planner or a to do list are also useful tools to stay organized. O’Keeney also explains that another tip is dealing with personal problems before they affect your school work. You should use the tools that your college has to offer like the counselors or making new friends and sharing your difficulties so you can build a supportive team to help you. Finally, it is good to have a positive attitude. This is the key to success. Attending every class is a huge key to succeeding in college. Classes only help if you are really listening and paying attention. Therefore, staying off your phone and taking notes are good tips. Classes in college might be boring and tough, but if you go to your classes you will succeed. Overall, to succeed in college and achieve your degree, make sure you have a study space, prioritize your school work and make sure your personal problems do not interfere with your school work. O’Keeney, provides many useful tips and tricks to help you finish college.
Works Cited
O’keeny, Brian. How to Make It in College, Now That You’re Here. Confronting
Problems.