The Study Skills I Wish I Had Known

Every student has high hopes come September. Rejuvenated from summer and stocked up on fresh school supplies, it’s easy to believe this year is going to bring change. Then comes October: binders are in disarray, assignments are piling up, and calendars are full of sports and extra-curricular activities. It seems too late to catch up. [...]

Frequently Asked Questions from ‘Final Exam Prep’ Workshops

Where do I begin studying? Studying can be overwhelming, especially since final exams cover a whole year’s worth of material. Start by making a study plan. Look at a monthly and weekly calendar to get perspective and to get your priorities straight. Organize each examinable subject into specific units (look at the Table of Contents [...]

Study Skills Tune Up Workshops

Options Solutions is offering Study Skills Tune Up workshops on Saturday, June 5th and 12th from 10:00 to 12:00 in order to help students improve their learning, understanding, and, in the end, their grades. Though students differ greatly in terms of their preferred learning styles and their approach to academic preparation, there are some general techniques that are guaranteed to produce effective results.