I've heard and read A LOT of "advice" for getting good grades and for earning a 4.0 GPA. Let's see which of these supposed tidbits of wisdom are true and which are false.
It’s the Final Countdown: Surviving Finals
From a seasoned student to those students who must still tackle the academic dragons that are finals, here are some tips to help you survive, thrive, and pass those finals with flying colors.
Write This Down: How to Take Notes the 4.0 GPA Way
Note taking is one of the most important skills that you can have when trying to obtain a 4.0 GPA or when trying to improve your current GPA. I’m not sure why, but students are just expected to know how to take notes when they arrive at college. There’s no orientation on the subject, there’s no class. It’s a situation of *poof* here’s your instructor. Now, start writing. Here are my secrets to taking good, reliable class notes.