Study Skills

When is the best time to study? If you’re busy with a full-time job and a family, your response might be, “Whenever I can!” But if you’ve got some flexibility ...

If you’ve ever spent hours studying for an important exam only to feel sick and forget everything the minute you started your test, you’re not alone. Though test anxiety can af ...

In this post, we’ll walk through some tips to help you ensure that your college essays meet your professors’ expectations and allow you to stand out as a strong student. ...

Online classes aren’t necessarily harder than regular classes, but they are different. You’ll want to choose an online class that’s organized in a way that helps you be succe ...

As a professor and academic advisor, I often get questions from students wondering whether they should drop a class. The answer? It depends on the situation--and what the student m ...

Knowing that you’ve failed--or are going to fail--a college class can be incredibly stressful. And while failing a class can have significant consequences, we've got tips that ca ...

Finding time to work and go to college can be a huge challenge. You aren’t alone. Like many non-traditional students you have other responsibilities and commitments. It’s easy ...

If you’re like millions of other students, you probably realize how convenient and cost-effective online courses can be. To help you along this path, here are some tips for succe ...

Following the effective online learning tips below can help you be successful in your online courses, but remember that it’s normal to feel like you’re not as productive as you ...

Goal setting is critical to succeeding in college – at any age. For adult learners, setting clear educational goals provides the motivation and the roadmap to get the degree a ...