Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
types of college students - CORRECT ANSWER - returning
first-generation
working students
first-time first-year freshman
students with disabilities
students with family
how college is different than highschool - CORRECT ANSWER - Time management
instructors
attendance policy
more study time
diverse backgrounds
successful student characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - good attitude
good time management
critical thinking skills
good note taking
gain most from assigned readings
prepare for tests
communicate with instructor and classmates
write well
control over health
control over finances
types of goals - CORRECT ANSWER - short term
, midterm
long term
SMART goals - CORRECT ANSWER - Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time bound
staying motivated - CORRECT ANSWER - eye on long-term goal
keep priorities straight
positive attitude
company of positive people
don't let past habits drag you down
plan ahead
focus on success
break large projects into smaller ones
reward yourself
avoid multitasking
network with other students
time management tips - CORRECT ANSWER - use best time of day
large projects into small
most important studying first
having trouble getting started, do easier task first
if struggling talk to someone
take breaks
use unscheduled times to work ahead