Homework, college applications, bills...they all come with a deadline and consequences when those deadlines are not met. Hey, even Neflix! I remember when I signed up for my free trial and forgot to end my subscription before the given deadline. It turned out, that for me, trying out Netflix was not free. As you continue to enjoy summer, don't forget that there are important deadlines you must meet in order to successfully attend the college you have chosen. You have already put too much effort and not to mention money to find yourself having to change your plans, all due to not meeting a deadline. So, word of advice, continue to check your emails and if you have any questions or need assistance--reach out; I am here to help! If you are taking classes during the summer, it is important that you pass them. I agree, that it won't be easy, but it is not impossible! Believe in yourself, be patient, be determined and create a plan that will help you succeed academically during the summer! When creating a plan, keep in mind that time management and setting priorities will play a key role in your success. Meeting deadlines might not be easy, but there are many strategies that can help you. Try out some of those strategies and find what works for you! I have learned that if I mark down the date on my planner and insert it on my Google calendar, and set reminders on my phone, it minimizes the chances of me forgetting. Sometimes, I even give myself an earlier deadline, depending on what the assignment is and how much priority it has. I also, like to break big tasks into smaller sections. Trust me on this one! In high school, usually teachers break big assignments into sections for their students. In college, your professor might just ask for a final paper and not a draft. Which means that you have to set time and deadlines for those drafts. In addition, you also want to set time to revise your paper and visit the writing center. In college, you will be responsible for setting priorities to the tasks you need to complete. Setting priorities helps you stay focus on what is more important, rather than what task is easier and more fun to complete. When setting priorities, ask yourself: How important is this? What is the outcome if I do not complete this task? What is the deadline? How long do I have to complete this? There will be times, when multiple assignments will be due on the same day. Don't worry. Instead develop a plan and write it down on your agenda. You might even want to assign earlier and different deadlines to assignments. If you develop a plan and set priorities, you will be managing your time much more effectively. Moreover, as you continue to work on setting priorities and managing your time, you will be developing habits that will help you not only academically, but even after you graduate. Remember that everyday is a new day and a day to work on becoming the best version of who you can become. So let's get to it!
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Student101
7/16/2017 09:51:36 pm
Ms. good points, but sometimes it is difficult because there are things that distract like Facebook and YouTube :(
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Ms. Hernandez
7/17/2017 10:49:29 am
Student 101,
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