Student success statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand up on.”

Elisabeth Cady Stanton

What Elisabeth is saying is that the only good thing is to tell the truth and choose the right doing that. Never lie because it will always come back to you. Always tell the truth and you will be fine. So remember always tell the truth and you will do good

Attention to detail

7 to 10

When you double check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with client or write e-mails.

John wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how. Details may be small things, but from small things, but from things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student success statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

Claudius

What Claudius is saying is that you are the one who is learning and you don’t have to worry about them the only ones who help you learn is you and your teacher because no one else is controlling you just yourself. So remember you control yourself not anyone else.

Cool under pressure

6 to 10

Very few students enjoy taking test. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your suture success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work worlds own explosive situation. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student success statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

Peter F. Drucker

What he is saying is not to just do something just because it’s ok. Do something that is right and won’t get you into trouble and will keep you in the right track to doing the right. For example there is a job in assassination its acceptable but is it really doing something right. So remember start with the good rather than what is acceptable.

Initiative

5 to 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employer’s value can do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through project, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student success statement

“To be great – concentrate.”

Orson Sweet Mardin

What Orson is saying is that if you don’t concentrate on what you are doing sometimes stuff might not come out good they’ll come out bad and you'll do a bad job. If you concentrate well and do what is told. So remember always and always concentrate and you will do great.

Problem solving skills

4 of 10

Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you'll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situation occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand, their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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4 of 10

Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you'll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situation occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand, their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student success statement

“Education is a marathon not a sprint”

Anon

What this person is saying is that you don’t just stop, you keep going that’s why it’s a marathon not a sprint. That’s what this person is saying so remember always keep going and don’t stop

Teamwork Skills 

Teamwork skills

3 of 10

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you'll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing you opinion, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important work space skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are identified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone

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Student success statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings”

Muhammad Ali

What he means is that if you don’t imagine yourself doing what you want then you won’t get what you want. So remember always use your imagination not your laziness.

Speaking skills

2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an important part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

According to the book of lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of anxiety disorder in the department of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating coworkers or just communicating one on one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently

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Writing skills

1 of 10

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes emails to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So by taking serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, and every activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student success statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

Calvin Coolidge

What Calvin is saying is that there are many talented people but some people don’t use it and that is a waste of talent. Everybody should try and do something because everyone in this world has talent and no one should be sad.

Student success statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.”

Herbert Kaufman

What Herbert is saying is that you decide whether you want to succeed or fail but always leave the failure aside and always use the success not failure.so remember always postpone the failure and succeed.

Ten ways college prepares you for career success

Getting a college education doesn't mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create your own making you attractive to employers. You've already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 key qualities

1.   Writhing skills

2.   Speaking skills

3.   Teamwork skills

4.   Problem solving skills

5.   Initiative

6.   Cool under pressure

7.   Attention to detail

8.   Time management

9.   Honesty

10.                     Love of learning

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Student success statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

Confucius

What he is saying is that if you know that what you are about to do is right and you know it then don’t do the wrong and not do it there might not be another chance to do what is right. For example: if there is a lady who dropped her wallet and you see it and grab it, don’t keep the money and her wallet, give the poor lady her wallet back.

Exam day: survival tips

Test taking

Part 3

Identify key words

This help you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write

Take time to organize your responses to short answer and essay question. You'll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student success statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievements.”

Matt Biondi

What Matt is saying is that you can be a bad student but if you can change your ways than you can actually succeed in life. So remember always do what is right and never do what is wrong.

Exam day: survival tips

Test-taking

Part 2

During the test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some question may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts you may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible then try something else.

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Student success statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

ANON

What this person was saying was that if you have a good attitude and you know you will do well than you’re good. If you are mad and you are doing something then you are not going to do it well because you have a bad attitude. So remember always have a good attitude. 

Exam day: survival tips

Test-taking

Part 1

Essential test-taking advice

Try out these strategies while you’re in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test- taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

 Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section

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Student success statement

“Always do right.”

Mark Twain

What Mark is saying is pretty simple he is saying to always do what is right because if you don’t you will either be in trouble or in jail or getting bad consequences later on. So remember always do what’s right.

Online learning

Part 2

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·       Read the website’s home page and the about us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·       If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the web.

·       Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·       Presentation counts; look at everything from designs to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·       Avoid sites that that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student success statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions…

Hard work does”

ANON

What this person was saying was that if you win something without even trying then you’re not a champion but if you put all your effort into it and you work hard for it you will get what you the reward that you deserve. So remember always try your hardest and do your best by working hard and you will succeed.

Student success statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

Margaret Chase Smith

What she is saying is that you don’t have to be popular or cool to be doing what is right. You can be popular but still be bullying someone. The only way to do what is right is to have a good character not someone who likes bullying others its more f someone who is kind to others. So remember that and don’t bully others.

Student success statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”

Gilbert Arland

What he is trying to say is, don’t blame others for your actions/problems. It is your fault for whatever you did because you did it not the other person. The other person is the innocent one but you are accusing him and that is not right. Take fault for your own actions.

SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the question read and recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you'll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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SQ3R

Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·       Turn the title, heading or subheading into questions.

·       Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs, and illustrations—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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