How To Be Successful in

School (and life!)

Amy Zhao

Why Listen?

High school GPA matters!

Harder, more time-consuming courses

More independent learning

More to balance

EXAMS

These skills are useful even beyond high school

Study Skills – In Class

Pay attention!

Laptops closed

Eat breakfast & during break!

Pick up on what’s important & take note

Be focused on the class you’re in—not homework for the class you have next that you haven’t finished yet

Side note: teachers can tell when you’re not paying attention

Study Skills – @ Home

Taking Notes

Plan out note-taking for long chapters

Find your own method

Handwritten?

Typed?

Color code

Study Skills – @ Home

Taking Notes

Plan out note-taking for long chapters

Find your own method

Handwritten?

Typed?

Color code

Studying

Eliminate distractions

Know how you study best

Study your notes

Take notes off notes

Group vs. individual

Take breaks

Don’t cram!

Think long-term

Organization

Find a method that works for you!

Binders, backpacks, working space

Keep track of assignments & be aware of busy times

Agenda? iCal? iProcrastinate? Schoolhouse?

APACs, ends of quarters

Time Management

Procrastinate smartly

Make a task list

How long do you spend on each subject?

Flexes and weekends?

When do you focus best?

Work hard, play hard!

1. Plan ahead

2. Figure out what works for YOU

REMEMBER!

And good luck on your exams Thanks for listening!