Two Steps to Success in College
Only about fifty-five percent of students complete degree programs within six years.
A lot of time and energy have been given to trying to discover what leads to success in college. And, as you might guess, research has uncovered a direct correlation between the rigor of students' high school curricula and their subsequent academic success in college.
And, as colleges have known for years, the higher a student's grades in high school, the more likely he or she will be to find success in college.
And, most educators agree that students from families that appreciate the value of higher education are more likely to do well in college than students from families less convinced of the advantages of a college degree.
The important question is, what can a student do to maximize his/her chances for success in college? There are two very important rules.
First of all, students should not try to take on too much during their first few semesters of college. In most instances, students are better off limiting themselves to fifteen credits a semester during their freshman year.
And, they should not take more than one or two courses per semester that they expect to find difficult. Even good students can find themselves in academic hot water pretty fast if they load up on courses in areas they find difficult. Such courses should be spread out, if possible.
Like taking on too much academically, working too many hours is an enemy of college students. A very big enemy in fact. Students who work more than twenty hours a week are four times as likely to leave college without a degree.
There are many things which may stand between students and earning a degree. Among them are immaturity, lack of motivation, poor study skills, an inability to manage time, and lack of self-discipline.
But, for students who have what it takes, there are only two things to remember. Be realistic in choosing your courses and determining your academic load, and do not deny yourself the time and energy you need to be successful by taking a job that requires more than twenty hours a week.
Daniel Kane is a veteran teacher, college Director of Admissions, and university Dean. The websites he originally created as a hobby now assist students seeking information on colleges, college scholarships, and online degree programs,
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