Although you may have been a 4.0 student in high school, college brings studying to whole nother level. Acing your classes may not come as easy as it once was and if you’re unfamiliar with studying you might have a challenge ahead of yourself.

7 Tips To Acing Your Next College Class

Talk To Your Professors

Your Professor is there to teach you so my number one tip is, to talk to your Professor and ask for clarification. If there was a specific topic you didn’t quite grasp during lecture, go chat with your Professor quick to clarify. If it’s something they can easily explain they might work through the idea with you right then and there. They may also ask you to walk-and-talk with them if they’re heading to another class. If you’re still having trouble after chatting with them, consider attending their office hours or ask to set up a one-on-one meeting.

Attend Office Hours

Your Professors and Teaching Assistants (TA) have specific office hours each week where students are invited to come ask questions and ask for help if needed. This is a great time to work through a tough problem or concept that you just can’t quite get. If you plan to attend office hours, make sure to schedule it in your planner so you don’t forget – getting one-on-one time with a Professor or TA can sometimes be difficult!

Hire a Tutor

I’m proud to say that I hired a tutor during my freshman year of college because it shows that I recognized the need for assistance. Coming into college, I was unfamiliar with studying and quickly realized that my classes were becoming a bit overwhelming. So in turn, I hired a tutor for two of my classes – someone to sit down with me on a regular basis and help me one-on-one with specific concepts that I was just fumbling through. Missing a tutoring session meant that I would have to pay for time I didn’t use, so I always made sure to note my tutoring sessions in my planner.

Schedule Study Hours

I hate to break it to you, but chances are you won’t be able to ace a college class without studying, especially once you get into your higher-level classes. Recognize this need early in your college career and schedule in study sessions that last one to two hours long. After each session, take a break by grabbing a bite to eat, walking around, or changing the location you’re studying in. If you have a group study session make a note of it in your planner so you don’t arrive late!

Keep Track of Assignments

No matter if you’re a full-time or part-time student, the number of assignments you need to keep track of can seem endless. Take advantage of a planner and write down when your assignments are due, that way you’re never caught off guard. I recommend writing the assignment name on the date that it’s due (not when it’s assigned). That way you can easily flip through your planner and quickly see any upcoming assignments. Plus, then the assignment won’t get buried in your to-do list and lost forever!

Plan Ahead for Quizzes and Exams

Similar to keeping track of your assignments, write down the dates of upcoming quizzes and exams. Then plan out exactly when you are going to study for these. Even studying just an hour a week for a big mid-term can make a difference. Consider blocking out time in your schedule to start studying 6-weeks before your next exam.

Utilize Project Management Templates

Group projects can be the demise of a perfect GPA – if you don’t have a group that works well together it can be tough to stay organized and get the project done on time. Use a project management template to help keep everyone on track and focused on your goals as a team.

The number one thing that will help you ace your classes is the passion you have for them. The more passionate you are about your classes, the easier it’ll be to study and learn the material. More importantly, if you aren’t passionate about what you’re learning, you might need to reassess the classes you’re taking. Spending time on something you love will bring you the ultimate happiness in life.

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