Keys to College Success

For The First Year Student

Are You Prepared?
How to Make it to Graduation
Graduation Rates
SLCC Graduation and Transfer Rates

2016-17
Graduation: 21.0%

Transfers: 17.2%
Ethical Question

Are students being set up to fail?

GOAL SETTING

➔ Long Term
➔ Short Term

Goals must be realistic, be specific, have a time frame,

and should be something you actually want to achieve.

The Oracles on Goal Setting
1. Match the “why” with “what”

2. Grade your goals

3. Start with the end in mind

4. Prioritize time-sensitive goals first

5. Write out your goals five times a day

6. Find what works for you

S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
NOTE TAKING

“Taking excellent notes and keeping them

organized will help you focus on learning the
information you need to know for the test.”
-Brianna Flavin
Brianna Flavin for Rasmussen College
➔ Highlight the key points
➔ Take the notes you can't get elsewhere
➔ Follow the cadence
➔ Record possible questions
➔ Make it visual
➔ Review after class
Find what works best for YOU!
TEST ANXIETY
1. Be Prepared 6. Read Carefully

2. Get a Good Night’s Sleep 7. Just Start

3. Fuel Up 8. Don't Pay Attention to Others

4. Get to Class Early 9. Watch the Clock

5. Have a Positive Mental Attitude 10. Positive Thoughts

CONCLUSION

➔ GOAL SETTING
➔ NOTE TAKING
➔ TEST ANXIETY