2.5 (p. 7) Tips and Strategies for Academic Success

As stated in its introduction, the Academic Skills Center Home Web site’s “primary goal is to assist students in becoming more efficient and effective learners, we are open to all who wish to improve their academic skills and ability to learn.” While much of this site is specific to Dartmouth students, the link to “Academic Success Resources” provides a variety of tips for success in everything from managing your time well to taking useful and accurate notes.

The resources link also includes several audio and video clips that help explain the writing process, reading improvement and strategic learning. You can also access fact sheets and pragmatic ideas on how to minimize the stress and anxiety that come with college work. There are also explanations about how factors such as lack of sleep and irresponsible alcohol use can negatively impact student learning.

One beneficial aspect of this site is the downloadable calendar pages that you can use to help you keep track of your classes, homework, and work schedules.