This article was co-authored by Alicia Oglesby. Alicia Oglesby is an Academic Counseling Expert based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Pittsburgh and working as a Graduate Research Assistant. She was previously employed as the Associate Director of College Counseling at the Winchester Thurston School. Prior to that, she worked as a Director of School and College Counseling at 4 other secondary schools. With over twelve years of experience in academic counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College.
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To be a good student, you may be willing to resort to the age-old trick of bringing your teacher an apple. While it may not hurt (who doesn’t like apples?), it may not be the best way to boost your grades. The good news is that there are effective strategies and tools you can use to improve your performance. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a list of things you can do to be the best student you can be.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I'm struggling in class?Alicia OglesbyAlicia Oglesby is an Academic Counseling Expert based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Pittsburgh and working as a Graduate Research Assistant. She was previously employed as the Associate Director of College Counseling at the Winchester Thurston School. Prior to that, she worked as a Director of School and College Counseling at 4 other secondary schools. With over twelve years of experience in academic counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College.
Professional School CounselorTalk to your teacher about it. They're a resource for you, and they'll be more than happy to help you get back on track if you make an active effort to reach out. -
QuestionHow do I stand out to my teachers?Alicia OglesbyAlicia Oglesby is an Academic Counseling Expert based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Pittsburgh and working as a Graduate Research Assistant. She was previously employed as the Associate Director of College Counseling at the Winchester Thurston School. Prior to that, she worked as a Director of School and College Counseling at 4 other secondary schools. With over twelve years of experience in academic counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College.
Professional School CounselorIf you want to make a great impression, try to be engaged in class. Your teachers chose their subject areas, which means the material excites them. So, if you show some interest in each class, your teachers are going to respond positively to that and take note. -
QuestionHow would you describe a good student?Alicia OglesbyAlicia Oglesby is an Academic Counseling Expert based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Pittsburgh and working as a Graduate Research Assistant. She was previously employed as the Associate Director of College Counseling at the Winchester Thurston School. Prior to that, she worked as a Director of School and College Counseling at 4 other secondary schools. With over twelve years of experience in academic counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College.
Professional School CounselorA good student is going to be engaged, kind. active in their community, and enthusiastic about their academic work. That would probably be the most broad overview of what a good student looks like.
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If you don’t understand something, don't be afraid to ask the teacher.[17] They actually really want you to do that!Thanks
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- If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression over your grades, talk to a mental health professional such as a counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/201508/20-secrets-successful-students
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/201508/20-secrets-successful-students
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/focused.html
- ↑ https://www.unh.edu/student-life/study-tips-covid-19
- ↑ https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/tips-for-taking-online-classes/
- ↑ https://www.fhsu.edu/retention/asp/successful-student-tips/
- ↑ Alicia Oglesby. Professional School Counselor. Expert Interview. 29 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.academictips.org/acad/beastudent.html
- ↑ Alicia Oglesby. Professional School Counselor. Expert Interview. 29 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/advising/_students/students_support_tips.html#CharacteristicsofaSuccessfulStudent
- ↑ https://www.fhsu.edu/retention/asp/successful-student-tips/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/201508/20-secrets-successful-students
- ↑ https://www.academictips.org/acad/beastudent.html
- ↑ https://www.fhsu.edu/retention/asp/successful-student-tips/
- ↑ https://opportunity.org/learn/lists/10-habits-of-successful-students#.YD4WvmhKi70
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positive-prescription/201508/20-secrets-successful-students
- ↑ Alicia Oglesby. Professional School Counselor. Expert Interview. 29 October 2020.
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