Study Skills a Road Map to Student Success

By: Dr. Stephen Jones

 Do you know why some college students don't succeed on tests? It all starts during high school. Many high school students learn how to memorize course work rather than comprehend it. Just memorizing books and notes won’t be enough after high school graduation.  You may remember when you received your first “C” grade in college, and you thought that you were prepared. I realized that students need to learn how to study because I witnessed to many students struggle their first year in college. 

My passion about helping students drove me to write the “Seven Secrets of How to Study.”  My book reveals what you must do to improve your study habits. At the end of every chapter students share how to earn A+ grades.  Here are a few tips from the book:

1. Set up a time management schedule each week

2. Expect to study 4 to 6 hours a day when you are in college

3. Meet every teacher for help in their office and ask questions 

4. Know the grade you want and get a tutor

5.  Look up the definitions of key terms you are reading

6.  Get up early to study and do a review before every test

7. Get other books that explain your subject better. Practice answering questions at the end of the chapter in your books.

My goal is to help every student to have the best study habits in their class. Students can succeed when they are fully equipped to learn and have a positive support from teachers and mentors.  This is the time for students to learn new methods that will innovate their study habits. If you are concerned about your students having the right study habits get copies of the “Seven Secrets of How to Study for your high school, Gear UP, Upward bound, first year college and adult learner students at http:www.DrJonesBooks.com.