Record lectures and discussions so you have access to the delivered information when you are studying.
Use the recording of a lecture to make your class notes accurate and more complete.
Study to learn the material and relate it to other learning rather than just to pass a test.
Learn how to use short time-blocks during the day to advantage instead of just wasting them.
Learn an effective note-taking strategy.
Learn an active reading strategy.
Use a planning calendar.
Write in class times, meal times, rehearsals and practices, required programs, etc.
Write in deadlines for each course assignment on the dates they are due.
Working back from the deadline, note a starting time for each phase of the project, i.e., prepare the final draft, write the first draft, go to library to get resources, etc.
Write in regular study times throughout a week (and stick to them).
Make a list of tasks that must be completed on a given day.
Each morning review the appointments, deadlines, and tasks that must be completed that day. Plan the day accordingly.
