Study Tool Kit

The Center for College Success (CCS) is committed to helping you achieve success in college.  Below is a collection of resources to help you develop a better approach to learning. The collection includes tips for study skills and time management among other topics. For additional information and resources, visit the College Success Seminars Canvas course. 

Download the complete NACC Success Workbook by clicking here. 

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Time Management Task Breakdown
• Time Management Log/Weekly Schedule
• Bi- Weekly Schedule
• Daily Task List

Need more help with Time Management? View the Success Seminar video titled Time Managment Tips and Tricks in the College Success Seminars course in Canvas. 

STUDY SKILLS

• Study Strategies
• Concentration Plan
• Learning Style Inventory
• Scanning vs. Skimming
• SQ3R Textbook Study Method

Need more help with study skills? View the Success Seminar video titled Study Like a Pro in the College Success Seminars course in Canvas. 

NOTETAKING METHODS

• Notetaking Strategies
• Notes on Notetaking

Need more help with notetaking? View the Success Seminar video titled Study Like a Pro in the College Success Seminars course in Canvas. 

TEST PREPARATION

• Study Plan for a Test
• Preparing for Tests
• Test Preparation Checklist
• Tips for Different Kinds of Tests
• Final Exam Planner

Need more help with test-taking strategies or test anxiety? View the Success Seminar video titled How to Beat Test Anxiety in the College Success Seminars course in Canvas.

MOTIVATION STRATEGIES

• Three Motivation Boosts
• SMART Goals

Need more help with motivation? View the Success Seminar video titled Growth Mindset: Overcoming Obstacles and Staying Motivated in the College Success Seminars course in Canvas.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

• Ways to De-Stress
• Grounding Techniques
• Stress Management Assessment
• Self-Care Check-In

Need more help with stress management? Utilize TimelyCare for free virtual mental health support or view the Success Seminar video titled Mental Health and Self-Care in College. All Success Seminar videos are accessible through the College Success Seminars course in Canvas