Target Study Skills: College Prep for Adults

Training Provided by Target Learning It's not easy to return to a formal school setting after many years, especially if you weren't particularly fond of long classes, homework and exams the last time you went to school. Because of this, and your concern about juggling school and work responsibilities, we created this seminar to show you flexible (and practical) techniques and strategies to help you become a more efficient and effective student.

What will I learn in this seminar?

By the end of this seminar, you will be able to excel in the following areas:

College-Level Text Readings

* Read faster with better comprehension, retention and recall
* Improve overall concentration while reading (avoid daydreaming)
* Take concise (but thorough) notes while reading
* Minimize amount of time to complete a reading assignment

Lectures

* Stay awake and focused
* Take concise (but thorough) notes
* Develop an understanding of the professor's goal for the course

Research Papers

* Develop a research plan based on your preferred way of learning
* Avoid procrastination & create efficient timetables for each project
* Create thorough, highly readable, research papers - on time

Exams

* Enter a testing room with confidence and minimal stress
* Complete each exam in the time allotted
* Avoid the "Oh, I should've got that one " syndrome
* Avoid the need to "cram" 5 minutes before the exam

Time Management & Organizational Skills

* Avoid "all-nighters"
* Minimize procrastination
* Minimize stress
* Have more time for leisure and recreation - believe it or not
* Arrange schedule to accommodate work & school responsibilities

How can I learn so many skills in just 6 hours?

This is not a gimmick course. You will learn how to adapt a variety of flexible and proven reading and study techniques to your own preferred learning style. And to ensure you experience the benefit of these techniques as soon as possible, you will use your own textbooks and materials to immediately practice what you learn. If you are not currently in school, we will provide you with relevant materials for the in-class activities.

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About The Training Provider: Target Learning

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