Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 11 of 14 Penn State Scranton Learning and Writing Center View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 10 of 14 In Reality, 57 % of first-year students actually earn A’s and B’s. View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 9 of 14 96% of students expect to earn A's and B's in their first year. View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 8 of 14 First Year GPA What GPA do you plan to earn in your first year at Penn State? 3.50 – 4.00 (A- & A) 3.00 – 3.49 (B & B+) 2.50 – 2.99 (B-) 2.00 – 2.49 (C & C+) 0.00 – 1.99 (D & F) View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 7 of 14 Set Academic Goals Learn more about my targeted major and possible minors Start planning for study abroad Get to know a professor Learn new study strategies Improve my reading speed and comprehension Meet a certain GPA goal View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 6 of 14 Academic Expectations in High School and College TESTS in High Scool Weekly At end of every chapter Frequent tests and quizzes TESTS in College 2 - 4 per semester at end of multiple chapters Final exam sometimes comprehensive GRADES in High Scool Passing grade guarantees you a seat in the classroom GRADES in College C or above average required C in major pre-requisites Higher grades required in certain majors TEACHERS in High Scool Monitor attendance Check homework Teach knowledge and facts TEACHERS in College Lecture or “flipped” classroom Require you to link critically Expect you to be proactive FREEDOM in High Scool Your day is structured for you Limits are set by parents, teachers and other adults FREEDOM in College All you can handle! Decide everyday “Should I go to class?” “Should I get 8 hours sleep?” “How much time should I study” View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 5 of 14 Time Management Is Key On average, students should spend 45 hours per week in class and completing work for those classes. Students also need 8-11 hours each day to eat, sleep, and take care of themselves. Students still have over 40 hours of free time each week to devote to involvement and connection-making View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 4 of 14 Academic Expectations in High School and College High School Class time 6 hours per day 180 days per year 1,080 hours total High School Study Time On average: 1-2 hours per day 270 hours total per year College Class Time 15 hours per week 30 weeks per year 450 hours total College Study time Rule of thumb (and Penn State policy) - 2 hours per every 1 hour of class – approx. 6 hours per day 900 hours total View Photo
Academic Success Resources NSO Presentation Slide 3 of 14 Time Management Is Key - On average, three hours per day spent in class. View Photo
