2. Achieving Academic Success By: Gerard Cobb

3. Determination  Determination is a major factor to achieving academic success  Frustration is the leading factor to failure  Patience is the key!

4. Preparation  Maintain a healthy body by properly eating  Make sure you have all tools that are necessary to work  Clear you mind from all possible distractions

5. Organization  What classes do I have? When should I study? Am I managing my time?  Make sure you are keeping track of assignments as they are given  Put paperwork in a safe memorable place so you can find it when you need it

6. Attendance  Even if attendance is not accounted for, go to class  You can learn more through the tutorial of the professor  It also prepares you for a work life schedule

7. Completing Assignments  Assignments must be on time  Allow yourself enough time to make adjustments on finished work  Thoroughly look over directions to ensure you are doing the assignment correctly

8. Study Habits  Building good study habits can improve test scores

9. Here are some attendance statistics in degree- granting institutions over the past decade… MALE (THOUSANDTHS) FEMALE (THOUSANDTHS)  2000: 6,722  2001: 6,961  2002: 7,202  2003: 7,260  2004: 7,387  2005: 7,456  2006: 7,575  2007: 7,816  2008: 8,189  2009: 8,770  2000: 8,591  2001: 8,967  2003: 9,651  2004: 9,885  2005: 10,032  2006: 10,184  2007: 10,432  2008: 10,914  2009: 11,658

10. Test-Taking Skills  A good test taker has great study habits  Get a good nights rest and a good breakfast  Look over material before you take the test  Use the process of elimination

11. The Big Picture…  USA is country that has become more degree oriented  Tough to find a job without credentials  Live a comfortable life knowing you fulfilled you goal

12. The End… In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than you fear of failure” -Bill Cosby