How to improve your grades (there’s still time)
Nov. 6, 2018
Not happy with your marks?
Here are some tips from Georgian’s peer tutors on how to turn things around:
- Reflect on past assignments. Determine how and why you earned low grades. What are your areas for improvement?
- Talk to your profs. They want to see you succeed and can offer feedback and guidance. Ask them what you could do differently.
- Get help. All you have to do is reach out. Academic support includes help with research, writing, math and more. You can also get advice from your advisor or talk to a counsellor.
- Request a tutor. They can assist with specific courses.
- Apply for a peer mentor. It takes two minutes online.
- Find a study group. Connect with others who are doing well. Did you know you can book a study room in Barrie and Orillia online?
- Attend all your classes. Don’t hit the snooze button. Participate and ask questions.
- Improve your notetaking skills. Here are some ideas.
- Stay organized. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, reconsider how you manage your time.
- Take a breather. Sometimes you need to step away or take a step back before you can move forward.
- Put in the work. Read your assigned textbook(s). Study. Sounds obvious but it can make a huge difference.
- Know your learning style. Everyone is unique!
- Be realistic and kind to yourself. If you’re stressing out about getting a B when you’re used to getting an A, give yourself some credit. No one is perfect. You’re still rocking it!
- Get involved. This might seem counterintuitive but research proves the more engaged you are in the overall college experience, the more successful you’ll be in the classroom.
Check out these 21 habits of highly successful students.