Tips and Strategies for Success
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We want you to succeed and no person is an island
- It is recommended that students spend around two hours studying for every hour they are in class per week.
- Set SMART goals for yourself for your academic and personal growth.
- Calculate your potential semester and cumulative GPA using the GPA calculator on Hokie Spa. Figure out what grades you need to earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA and make a plan to reach it.
- Time management strategies can be different based on each student's unique preferences. Consider Academic Coaching or attending a Seminar Series on Academic Success through the Student Success Center for help with time management.
- Students should pay attention to the locations and travel times between classes to make sure they schedule enough time to get to their classes.
- Remember, do not procrastinate. Class work builds on each other and once you fall behind it is much harder to catch back up.
- Be sure to allot time for yourself. Burnout is real and when your motivation to succeed is gone your GPA will drop.
- Your advisor is your advocate at Virginia Tech. Meet with them at least once a semester and make sure they are aware of your goals and any problems you may be having.
- Attend your professors’ office hours and group help sessions. These times are meant for you, use them.
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