• Set up regular times to study. Studying should become a habit, like going to the gym or getting up in the morning and brushing your teeth, part of your regular routine. Something you don't even think about anymore.
• Studying will also be more effective if you have more frequent shorter blocks of time rather than the ubiquitous "all-nighter".
• Learn effective study strategies. Making charts, outline, highlight, color-code notes, rewrite notes, use index cards, etc.
• And learn to read effectively.
  • Preview the material. Ask yourself what do you need to get out of the material.
  • Read the material but make it an active pursuit. Highlight, take notes, outline, answer questions that have been raised.
  • Review the material. Did you answer the questions you set up for yourself? Are you able to outline the material? A good exercise is to explain the material to someone else.
• Do not sabotage yourself. Know yourself. If you are a night owl, then don't set the alarm clock for 6 am. It just isn't going to happen. If you are an early bird then don't plan on staying up until 3 am. It just sets you up for failure.

Jeanne Bannon, Director of Counseling and Student Services, invites you to one of her Study Skills Workshops. Call or email her for an appointment at jeanne.bannon@nyu.edu or 998-5065.

Posted by Ernest Ford on November 20, 2009 9:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Dropping and Adding Classes:

If you are an undergraduate student at NYU Steinhardt, you can drop and add classes on Albert until midnight on Monday, February 2nd. If you are a graduate student, you can drop and add classes on Albert until midnight on Monday, February 9th. After these dates you must see your academic advisor to obtain a signed drop/add form, bring it to the Student Affairs Department at Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd Floor, for an approval signature and finally, take it to the Registrar at 25 West 4th Street.

You will receive a W on your transcript if you do not drop a class by midnight, Monday, February 9. A W on your transcript indicates that you officially withdrew from a class.

Refund Schedule for Dropping Classes:

Tuesday, January 20: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition and fees refund.

Monday, January 26: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition refund.

Monday, February 2: Last day to drop classes and receive 70% tuition refund.

Monday, February 9: Last day to drop classes and receive 55% tuition refund.

Monday, February 16: Last day to drop classes and receive 25% tuition refund.

After February 16, no refunds are given.

Posted by Andrea Fannelli on January 16, 2009 5:02 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Dropping and Adding Classes:

If you are an undergraduate student at NYUSteinhardt, you can drop and add classes on Albert until midnight on Monday, September 15th. If you are a graduate student, you can drop and add classes on Albert until midnight on Monday, September 22. After these dates you must see your academic advisor to obtain a signed drop/add form, bring it to the Student Affairs Department at Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd Floor, for an approval signature and finally, take it to the Registrar at 25 West 4th Street.

You will receive a W on your transcript if you do not drop a class by midnight, Monday, September 22. A W on your transcript indicates that you officially withdrew from a class.

Refund Schedule for Dropping Classes:

Tuesday, September 2: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition and fees refund.

Monday, September 8: Last day to drop classes and receive 100% tuition refund.

Monday, September 15: Last day to drop classes and receive 70% tuition refund.

Monday, September 22: Last day to drop classes and receive 55% tuition refund.

Monday, September 29: Last day to drop classes and receive 25% tuition refund.

After September 29, no refunds are given.

Posted by Andrea Fannelli on July 28, 2008 12:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

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