Another school year, another opportunity to take your education to the next level! 

Realize your full academic potential this year with these 10 helpful tips:

• Take good notes and attend all your classes.  It sounds simple enough, but taking good notes during class will aid you during your study time.

• Create a schedule for studying. Designating time for your studies keeps you in the habit of studying. You should study for at least 45 minutes everyday even if you don't have an assignment or a test for the next day.

• Find a good study partner. Compare notes and ask each other questions.

• Find a good study area. Areas that are clean, quiet, have good lighting and few distractions are ideal for study time.

• Make the most of your study time. Plan your study time so that it is as effective and efficient as possible. Your time is precious, don't waste it!

• Go over your study materials on a regular basis. By reviewing your materials on a regular basis, you won't have to worry about falling behind.

• Study difficult (or your least favorite) subjects first. You are most alert when you first start studying. Use that brainpower to tackle your most difficult subjects.

• Divide large amounts of study materials into smaller amounts. Studying all along will keep you from feeling overwhelmed the night before a test!

• Take breaks from studying. Study 45 minutes and break 15 minutes.

• Have a positive attitude! Poet Ray Eliot said it perfectly, "Success begins with a person's will, It's all in the state of mind!"
  
  * Source: NC-HCAP Health Careers Information & Enrichment Workshop manual