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Achieving Academic Success By: Gerard Cobb

Achieving Academic Success By: Gerard Cobb. Determination. Determination is a major factor to achieving academic success Frustration is the leading factor to failure Patience is the key!. Preparation. Maintain a healthy body by properly eating

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Achieving Academic Success By: Gerard Cobb

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  1. Achieving Academic SuccessBy: Gerard Cobb

  2. Determination • Determination is a major factor to achieving academic success • Frustration is the leading factor to failure • Patience is the key!

  3. Preparation • Maintain a healthy body by properly eating • Make sure you have all tools that are necessary to work • Clear you mind from all possible distractions

  4. Organization • What classes do I have? When should I study? Am I managing my time? • Make sure you are keeping track of assignments as they are given • Put paperwork in a safe memorable place so you can find it when you need it

  5. Attendance • Even if attendance is not accounted for, go to class • You can learn more through the tutorial of the professor • It also prepares you for a work life schedule

  6. Completing Assignments • Assignments must be on time • Allow yourself enough time to make adjustments on finished work • Thoroughly look over directions to ensure you are doing the assignment correctly

  7. Study Habits • Building good study habits can improve test scores

  8. Here are some attendance statistics in degree-granting institutions over the past decade… Male (thousandths) Female (thousandths) • 2000: 6,722 • 2001: 6,961 • 2002: 7,202 • 2003: 7,260 • 2004: 7,387 • 2005: 7,456 • 2006: 7,575 • 2007: 7,816 • 2008: 8,189 • 2009: 8,770 • 2000: 8,591 • 2001: 8,967 • 2003: 9,651 • 2004: 9,885 • 2005: 10,032 • 2006: 10,184 • 2007: 10,432 • 2008: 10,914 • 2009: 11,658

  9. Test-Taking Skills • A good test taker has great study habits • Get a good nights rest and a good breakfast • Look over material before you take the test • Use the process of elimination

  10. The Big Picture… • USA is country that has become more degree oriented • Tough to find a job without credentials • Live a comfortable life knowing you fulfilled you goal

  11. The End… In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than you fear of failure”-Bill Cosby

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