Academic Success Resources
The BCLA Advising Center offers a number of resources, accessible synchronously and asynchronously, to support your academic success. The transition to college offers an opportunity to examine and sharpen your skills so you can accomplish current and future academic, personal, and professional goals.
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These workshops cover effective study techniques, note-taking tips, reading skills, test-taking tips, mitigating procrastination, managing stress, creating and managing your schedule, as well as introducing various resources on campus. We also do specific outreach to at-risk students such as those on Academic Probation, and those that received mid-term deficiencies.
BCLA Time Management Workshop:
Workshop Resources:
- Time Management Powerpoint Presentation
- Daily Block Schedule
- Weekly Schedule Planner
- The Urgent-Important Matrix
- SMART Goals Worksheet
- Daily Study Planner
- Notetaking Skills
- Finals Prep Worksheet
- Finals Weekly Planner
- Finals Preparation Powerpoint Slides
Finals Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
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Seeking clarification on course material or aiming to establish a stronger rapport with your professors? These videos provide guidance on attending professors' office hours. They cover what to prepare beforehand, offers tips on making the most of your visit, and explains the proper etiquette for students who may be unsure about how to navigate office hours effectively.
Office Hours Resources
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