Study and Planning Tools and Advice for College Students
Elizabeth Hamblet has worked with college students with learning disabilities and ADHD for a long time. While she specializes in helping students with learning disabilities and ADHD, her tips and strategies are relevant for all kinds of learners. She shares them here so that everyone can benefit.
Preparing for the Semester
Starting off properly can aid long-term success
Reading Strategies
Learn how to tackle your reading load
Highlighting Tips
Learn how to make this strategy effective, and what to do next
SQ3R
This common strategy is designed to improve your comprehension
Long-term Assignments
Find two ways to manage by setting interim deadlines
Research-Proven Study Strategies
Learn what studies show is truly effective
Planning for the Next Exam
Use this sheet to be think about how to prepare
Do your favorite study strategies actually work?
Research shows some aren’t effective. Tweaking some may help
Time Management
How to create and commit to a weekly schedule
Organizing Electronic Files
A strategy to keep downloads manageable
Weekly Goal Setting
Make sure you’re keeping up, or make changes if you’re not
Challenging Courses Required for Graduation
Strategies to manage intimidating courses
Course Substitutions
What students with disabilities should know (and do)
Why You Should Register for Disability Accommodations
Answers to students’ questions and worries
Unofficial Glossary of Typical College Terminology
Learn what many unfamiliar terms used at the college level mean.
