If you have been accepted to a college or university, chances are you were at least a C+ student in high school. The majority of 4 year colleges and universities require a 2.5 or better GPA and a certain score on either the ACT or SAT.
In order to be successful in college, you will need to adjust your study habits to meet the more rigorous demands of your college professors.
Differences between high school and college include:
More freedom - No one will be making sure you go to class or do your homework anymore.. It will be up to you whether or not you get up on time for class and organize your day so that you have time to study.
Less time in class / More time out of class - You might think because you only have class 12-15 hours a week that you have a lot of free time. In reality, for every hour you spend in class you are expected to spend 2-3 hours outside of class studying.
Lower Grades - Students who received A's and B's in high school may be receiving C's and D's in college. This is not necessarily a reflection on the students abilities, but a sign that their study skills and habits need some work.
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My daughter is going threw this atm and you are right on target. Things are not as easy as most think they are.
ReplyDeleteYour exactly right. The grades I made in high school compared to college were totally different than what I was expecting. I really had to adjust my study habits to stay afloat until I found my groove. Great blog!
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