The Academic Profiler serves as a resource to our members to help you identify areas of improvement and help you get your grades on track. To target your areas for improvement, go to http://bit.ly/1EJFkn7.
Characteristics
You might see the following characteristics in members:
- Lacks a defined place to study
- Lacks responsibility for time and resources
- Difficulty prioritizing
- Lacks organization
- Very busy and unfocused
- Negative attitude towards learning
- Stressed and exhausted
- Lacks clear defined goals
- Tardiness and lack of attendance
Action Steps
Below are action items that can benefit members struggling in this area:
- Develop SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely)
- Identify a study space that is free of distractions
- Create weekly check-points
- Develop a weekly schedule
- Utilize a study buddy/group
- Implement note taking strategies
- Increase physical activity to help with stress and exhaustion (i.e. attend Yoga class)
- Utilize the student success center or student learning center
Resources
Here are resources that can address the above action items:
MOBILE APPS:
• iProcrastinate
• InClass
• iStudiez Pro
• Outliner
• Promodoro
WEBSITES:
• StudyBlue
• Mind42
• Duolingo
• Examtime
• Quizlet
• Evernote Peek
• Head Magnet
• Studyhive
• Tutor Matching