video /artssciences-advising/ en Preparing for Finals /artssciences-advising/resource-library/academic-skills/2022-final-exam-preparation-tips-tools <span>Preparing for Finals</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-04-11T13:54:39-06:00" title="Monday, April 11, 2022 - 13:54">Mon, 04/11/2022 - 13:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/artssciences-advising/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/omr-3723128.jpg?h=55b054da&amp;itok=JE-QQ8A_" width="1200" height="600" alt="A hand fills out a scantron exam sheet."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/107"> Academic Skills </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/238" hreflang="en">exams</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/213" hreflang="en">finals</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/111" hreflang="en">study plan</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/113" hreflang="en">study skills</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/239" hreflang="en">study tools</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">top stories</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/161" hreflang="en">video</a> </div> <span>A&amp;S AAC Academic Coaching Program</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Not sure how to prepare for finals? Watch this two-minute video to learn some helpful tips!</p> <div class="field_media_oembed_video"><iframe src="/artssciences-advising/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/FHDhxszsreE&amp;max_width=516&amp;max_height=350&amp;hash=RUHKuE0eGc208CNWu7pD-MxUAy4SRrZ-W28Ao-_ch0g" frameborder="0" allowtransparency width="516" height="350" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="Preparing for Finals: Tips from A&amp;S Academic Advising &amp; Coaching"></iframe> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><h2 class="text-align-center">More suggestions to help you prepare and perform your best</h2><p><strong>Take care of yourself</strong>&nbsp;by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and drinking water to maximize your cognitive capabilities!</p><p><strong>Create a study plan</strong>&nbsp;to outline what, when, and how often you study for each course to reduce feeling overwhelmed.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Space out your study sessions</strong>&nbsp;and avoid cramming to remember the most content.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Practice active study strategies</strong>&nbsp;such as self-testing, drawing diagrams, and teaching others to help you identify what you know or don’t know yet.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Use study resources</strong>&nbsp;such as office hours, study groups, and class review sessions to resolve confusion and gain clarity about content.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Check out one of our online tools (you will be prompted to make a copy for your personal use)</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9WPU945BMvGEknbLUuwZhz89FmVk7ln_mEUNtO58fI/copy" rel="nofollow"><span>Evaluating Study Locations</span></a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vpDG2AGwHOCc3LK1Hs_dEmYxU8_lKsijT3w3AeqV68U/copy" rel="nofollow"><span>Finals Study Planner</span></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJQSuwm-yAGdfrl32_NzY-gfIxK6Q4wETwej8dDcRII/copy" rel="nofollow"><span>Learning Strategies Inventory</span></a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qDOm3MXgSsEmuEMvqiI58jOPVtcekT_UpEv74zpY04/copy" rel="nofollow"><span>Retrieval Practice Guide (Self-Testing)&nbsp;</span></a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LShHTRmKhKDnIk93Sql4dDEa5PmrSLhirDifIMjiTng/copy" rel="nofollow"><span>Study Resources Inventory</span></a></li></ul><p>Looking for more assistance? Schedule an appointment with your Academic Coach in&nbsp;<a href="/buffportaladvising/" rel="nofollow">Buff Portal Advising</a>&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:asacademiccoaching@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow">asacademiccoaching@colorado.edu</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:54:39 +0000 Anonymous 950 at /artssciences-advising How do A&S students succeed? /artssciences-advising/resource-library/academic-skills/what-makes-students-successful <span>How do A&amp;S students succeed?</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-08-12T11:38:08-06:00" title="Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 11:38">Wed, 08/12/2020 - 11:38</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/artssciences-advising/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/img_0496.jpg?h=aa5d2bcd&amp;itok=egMU8SOt" width="1200" height="600" alt="trail against flatirons"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/107"> Academic Skills </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/101" hreflang="en">academic coaching</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/137" hreflang="en">academic skills</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/133" hreflang="en">office hours</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/163" hreflang="en">survey</a> <a href="/artssciences-advising/taxonomy/term/161" hreflang="en">video</a> </div> <span>A&amp;S AAC Academic Coaching Program</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>In&nbsp;this 3-part series, Eryn Elder, assistant director of academic coaching, discusses strategies A&amp;S students express were most important to their academic success at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder.</p> <p>For more information, contact us at&nbsp;asacademiccoaching@colorado.edu.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>In&nbsp;this 3-part series, Eryn Elder, assistant director of academic coaching, discusses strategies A&amp;S students express were most important to their academic success at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. 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