How To Keep Up With Your Assignments In College

How To Stay On Top Of Your Assignments In College

Most students face the challenge is keeping up with assignments. This is obviously not good for your grades. You will find out that you missed a number of easy A’s due to lack of planning. Try to be proactive on behalf of yourself, your sanity, and GPA. You can get ahead of your assignments, exams, and projects by following these simple steps:

 1. Collect your syllabus and be on top of your planner

Gather all your syllabi from each class, go through them, and list down each required reading, due dates, group or individual projects and exams on your planner. This will keep you at ease and you will not have to be worried about missing an assignment, what chapter to read or due dates. Having everything laid out will help you be prepared for upcoming schedule and assignments in advance.

 2. Have a folder and a notebook for every class

Get a notebook and a folder of your choice. This will help you carry a lighter load across campus as well as a more organized approach to revisiting, collecting, and turning in drafts, assignments, and essays throughout. Carry a notebook for note taking, a folder with the class title and your textbook. Practice this for all your classes because it will help you know where things are and what you actually need for the day. This will help you keep your life as a student organized.

 3. Make a list of your professors office hours and contact information

Having your professor’s information is very helpful. It will come in handy when you misplace your syllabus or the school wi-fi is down and you have important assignments or emergencies. In addition, you can reach out to your professor in case of an extension request, late assignment or class related question. Write down the contacts on one place so that it is easy to find them.

 4. Check your college system to update your personal planner

Check online resources or information centers that your professor uses. Some lecturers use Blackboard and will often upload everything from your assignments to your syllabus there. In addition, most professors will require you to submit your assignments via blackboard. Make sure to always check the blackboard and update your planner with those dates.

 5. Indicate every important events and dates on your device calendars

This is the 21^st century meaning everyone has a smartphone, laptop, or tablet. You can save all your important dates on your devices. This way you can read your emails and check your assignments right from your smartphone. It may look like manual labor but you will rarely get off track. Having everything synced will help you stay a step ahead and be successful.

There you go. These steps will help you stay on top of your assignments and feel confident throughout the semester.