by Borg » Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:20 am
In our college, here's what helped me:
-we had notetakers (where a student in class would take notes, and I would copy it afterwards), a tape recorders were allowed in class, which were more reliable than the notetakers.
-I would do any of the tests/reports, I could at home, as soon as I could get approval to start(I would have to have my professors review my thesis's and they would select what topic I would write on).
-ask professors for extra projects I can do for credit to make up for tests taken in class,
-my department was small, so once I found out the professor's personality style, I would stick with it as I "knew" what they looked for in order to make an A. It really helped to find someone who took the class prior to me, and ask them what they thought of the teacher, if they had any notes, so I could get a "feel" for the professor's style. Or ask about their particular style, some professor's penalized extra work other's gave extra points, so it helped to know in advance if they say write a five page report they really mean, if you want anything higher than a C, write at least a seven page report.
-Some professors will grade with more leniency, if they see/know you work, so bringing a list of questions to class, or I would take notes on stuff I was reading as I was reading it, a basic outline of each chapter; as the next day, I could never recall what I read, and I need to make sure my teachers, knew I did do the assignment, especially if the called on me o.O.
That's all I remember now.
I found that it does get easier when you get further in your department as you get to know the personalities, and what the professor expects so you can succeed.
Good luck!!
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