Designed to help poorly prepared students perform better in college and to help prepared students perform at higher levels, this paper presents a series of specific suggestions for students regarding study activities, course choice, thinking behavior, and time allocation. The suggestions include the following: (1) eliminate diversions during study…

Suggests criteria for use by learning-disabled (LD) students in selecting a college. Offers 22 suggestions to help LD students cope with college life; e.g., organize your time, develop/use study skills, set realistic goals, use a tape recorder, use tutoring services, and seek career counseling. (GFW)

This study guide is written to assist the candidate preparing to take New York State College Proficiency and Regents External Degree Examinations. This booklet offers some suggestions on how to successfully complete an independent study project, learning to do many of those tasks normally performed by a teacher. It is divided into the following…

A study guide to assist a candidate preparing to take the New York State College Proficiency and Regents External Degree Examinations is presented. This booklet offers suggestions on how to successfully complete an independent study project learning to do tasks normally performed by a teacher. The guide includes; preparing for independent study,…

Survival strategies for college students are provided. Chapter One discusses student attitudes toward college including such areas as the importance of college, the need to attend classes, planning, and best use of homework. In Chapter Two planning four years at college is explored. Choice of courses and professors, effective use of time, the…

At the Open University of Great Britain, certain problems are created by the school's heavy reliance on radio and television broadcasts as a mode of instruction. Students have difficulty: 1) integrating the broadcast with the rest of the course; 2) recognizing the purpose of the broadcast; 3) knowing what to do with the results of the broadcast;…

This study guide helps both the new and old college student determine if college is for him, if he is ready for college, and which study skills need to be mastered in order to be a successful college student. The guide offers a step-by-step approach for developing study habits which include the student's knowledge of: (1) the classroom, (2)…

In this manual for minority students in higher education, advice is provided on the following topics: (1) methods of self personality assessment, including lists, questions, and flow charts; (2) suggestions for budgeting study time in an individual schedule; (3) relaxation techniques to combat anxiety; (4) methods of self-management in cases of…

This guide to studying at the Open University concerns the problems of independent learning for the adult student. Working effectively as a student requires clear and realistic goals, support from close contacts at home and work, a business-like approach, and a desire to learn. Study techniques covered are when and where to study, how to read…