Friday, January 31, 2014

How To Succeed In College

By Franklin Skribbit


Nearly all professionals suffer from the same problem-getting interrupted at work. Getting interrupted while working on a project or daily task of the job can send many workers racing to get back on track or cause others to lose focus on what they are doing.

Unfortunately, not having a high school diploma can come with serious side effects. Even with a GED, there are several things you will have to make up for. But it can be done! It will just take hard work, a little sacrifice, some dedication, and determination.

If your goal is to get into a 4-year college, you might need to take a detour along the way. 4-year colleges usually require additional test scores (ACT or SAT), minimum GPAs, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and leadership experience. Without these, it will be difficult to be admitted directly into a 4-year college or university.

By planning for the interruption a professional allows for buffer time to be placed in between duties and activities. These buffer times will act as a cushion for the daily interruptions to fall on, leaving the worker with the time necessary to complete task.

At a community college, you will be able to gain current academic experience, build relationships with professors and/or councilors, get the feel for college-level work, and strengthen your GPA. The experiences you gain at a community college will also help you build important skills (writing, meeting deadlines, stress management, etc.) that are essential for success at a regular 4-year college.

Think of your deadlines for your schoolwork like a deadline for your job. If you miss a deadline, you will be "dead." You could get in trouble with your company, and you could even be fired. It is important that you are serious about doing a good job in your schoolwork all the time.

Some may even wish to consider hanging a sign on their office or cubical politely asking others to wait until a later time to contact that individual. Perhaps setting some ground rules about when others in the office can openly speak or communicate would likewise be effective, as long as the individual who does this can still remain in the know of important details.

Show them that you have respect for them, that you have a genuine interest to learn and improve, and ask their advice on how you can do better. Sincerity, not brown nosing, will get you to higher places.

If community college is not the way for you, or if a traditional 4-year college is not your ultimate goal, you can also consider getting an online degree. These are easy to apply to, flexible, and accessible. If you are currently working and need to take college at a slower pace, an online program might be the ideal option for you.




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