KNOW YOURSELF BEGIN BY HONESTLY ASSESSING YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNE...

1. Know Yourself

Begin by honestly assessing your strengths and weaknesses in basic college skills—reading,

writing, listening,

and

mathematics—and study/work habits such as organization, time

management, concentration, listening, and note taking.

Next, identify your learning style preferences. Many factors affect learning, but consider whether you

learn most effectively by reading, by watching, by listening, or by doing? You must also become

familiar with your instructors teaching styles to help you adapt your learning style to the best

advantage.

In addition, consider when (Are you a morning person or a night owl?) and where (Do you

concentrate best in a bright room with noise or in a cozy, quiet corner?) you are at your best for

learning.