The semester is almost over and everyone is scrambling to get everything done. On the list of things you have to do, getting good grades is a priority. But just because the year is almost over, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get good grades. Here are five easy ways to get the grades that you want.
Office hours: The prospect of going into office hours seems super daunting. But, they are really helpful, especially if you are struggling with a concept. Office hours also let professors know that you really care about how you do in their class, and they might even be more generous at the end of the semester when it comes to rounding grades. Just be sure to let the professor or T.A. know that you’ll be attending their office hours in advance because few people go, so they might not be there.
Do all homework: Don’t just blow off assignments. Do every assignment assigned even if it’s not mandatory. All work you do will help you later on. Plus, all of the homework you do will be great study aids when it comes to the test.
Go to class: It’s really easy, just go to class. There are a lot of classes where if you show up and pay attention, you’ll do well. Yeah it’s a pain to have to get up for your earlier classes, but if you really care about your grades, it will pay off in the long run.
Take notes: You should take notes in class and while you do course readings. It’s very easy to just read or sit in class and say that you will remember everything. Maybe that would work for one class, but not with the other classes that you have. Taking notes will help you to remember and keep track of everything that is going on. It also creates a more condensed version of the material to study.
Study in advance: Waiting to study the day before might work sometimes, but if you start studying a few days in advance, you will be more successful. Studying a few days in advance also helps you break up the material so you can learn a smaller part of it each day. This helps ease the stress that comes from looking at all the information you have to learn the night before the test.