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Academic achievement is a common goal for all fraternities and sororities. Below you can view semester Fraternity/Sorority Community Academic Reports.
Study Tips
There are a many things you can do to make your study time more effective. Here are study tips from some of our top fraternity and sorority scholars:
- "Studying is about blocking out all of the distractions
of your social life as well as other aspects of your life
and continuing to stay focused on the task at hand. Utilize
the library and any other quiet areas where you can have a
successful study session. I love listening to music while
studying, and don't be afraid to take a 10-15 minute break
every now and then to prevent mental block."
-Bart Stucker, Pi Kappa Alpha - "I make sure I complete all of my homework assignments
before they are due. I also like to start studying for any
upcoming tests once I find out about them. It is all about
time management and making time to complete your
assignments."
-Shelby Kitch, Chi Omega - "I think the most important thing is to stay organized!
Keep a planner to keep track of important assignments and
due dates. Your sisters or other sorority women are great
resources too. Get the phone number of someone in your
class, so you can double-check things with her, and even
study together! It's a great way to get that A, not to
mention make a new friendship!"
-Miriam McGill, Delta Gamma - "Every student knows it is difficult at times to balance
school work and social life. I have definitely found that
procrastination is never an effective option, especially
with the responsibilities that accompany the office of
president in a social fraternity. Therefore, it is my job to
lead my brothers by example by maintaining a high GPA and
not neglecting my duties. Excuses are never acceptable, as
your GPA and college accomplishments are the stepping stones
to a great career."
-Andrew Graman, Pi Kappa Phi - "I sleep. I get at least 7 or 8 hours a night before
tests. Do not study any later than you would normally be
awake. Start studying earlier and then go to bed at your
normal time and rest. Sleeping helps the brain memorize and
remember. I notice that when I get a full night's sleep my
score is better than if I do not."
-David Low, Sigma Alpha Epsilon - "I keep my class syllabi with me at all times. They are
very helpful to be able to look at them whenever and see
what assignments are upcoming and due. It's a great way to
keep track of each class. Also, great attendance really pays
off. By missing classes you can get behind and not know what
is going on. Stay organized, focused and prepared for each
class."
-Lauren Callaway, Zeta Tau Alpha - "One of the biggest strategies I used throughout college
to help with my study strategies was communication.
Communication with my professors. I was never afraid to stop
by their office or send an email if I was confused or having
trouble...Perhaps most important was my communication with
my peers - other members of fraternities and sororities in
my class or my own sorority sisters. We would form study
groups or just support each other..."
-Allie Bender, Sigma Kappa - "You will find out that good grades come with
self-discipline...Also, you can never be too organized in
college. I have multiple planners because I believe time
management is the most important role that college students
often forget."
-Brandon Perrine, Alpha Tau Omega - "The key to studying is being organized. Not only is it
important to be organized with your assignments, but also
with your time. If you know you have a social event you
really want to participate in then it is important to work
hard and work ahead on class assignments. The more you work
ahead the less stressed you will feel and the more time you
will have to enjoy yourself."
-Katie Urban, Alpha Sigma Alpha - "Use an agenda or calendar to plan ahead for upcoming
tests and project due dates. It will allow you to be more
prepared for your courses."
-Katelynn Moats, Chi Omega - "I find it extremely helpful to make a "To-Do" list for
the week or even for a chaotic day. This tool helps me stay
focused on what needs to be done and it is a great feeling
to cross out an item once I've completed it...I shut my
phone off, stay off Facebook and Twitter (yeah, I said it),
and just get busy. Cutting out all the distractions helps me
get my assignments done quicker, so I can actually enjoy my
social life without worrying if I will pass my courses."
-Torie Davis, Alpha Chi Omega - "I reach out to older chapter members or young alumni
who have had the same or a similar major as me. This
provides me with great advice regarding which
classes/professors to take, how to handle projects, and what
and how to study."
-Jessica Weesner - "My main strategy for academic success is organization.
I always know when everything is due and write down all
assignments, tests, etc. in a planner. I don't allow myself
to get overwhelmed. When studying, I always highlight key
points in my textbooks and go over lecture powerpoints and
my handwritten notes multiple times. Hard work and
discipline really does pay off!
-Kasi Oxendine, Gamma Phi Beta - "My sisters and I always have study sessions in our main
suite throughout the week. It is a wonderful opportunity for
all of us to see each other and stay focused on school at
the same time."
-Amber Kemp, Chi Omega - "[Find] out how you best understand information outside
of class time. Once you find out what works for you, be
determined, dedicated, and disciplined to accomplished that
desired outcome."
-Zachary Hurst, Pi Kappa Phi - "...Prioritize and set smaller goals for individual
assignments. Instead of writing a six-page paper all in one
night, I work on it a little bit each day prior to it being
due. I make a weekly to-do list and a daily list of things I
need to finish."
-Melanie Trammell, Alpha Sigma Alpha - "Taking breaks while studying...allowed me to keep
myself focused and motivated on the subject while I was
studying. Those breaks also allowed me time to process what
I had just studied and prevent myself from becoming too
overwhelmed with information."
-Jordan O'Connor, Chi Omega - "Organization, time management, and determination are
three very important tools that can be used not only in
maintaining excellent grades, but also in achieving overall
success. College is about finding a balance between
academics and extra curricular activities."
-Jackie Wagle, Sigma Kappa - "Keep a planner with you so that you can keep track of
assignment due dates and personal commitments. Find an area
that works for you when studying and stick with it. Some
places seem to be more conducive to studying that others.
Try the library or a coffee shop."
-Ciara Hall, Chi Omega - "Attend all of your classes...Set an academic goal in
the beginning of the year which gives you motivation to
succeed."
-Katie Fiwek, Alpha Chi Omega - "Set goals - tell yourself that if you get all of your
math homework/studying done a day early than you can go out
to eat tomorrow instead of staying in and doing homework. If
you have something to ward toward, then you are more likely
to make yourself get things done early and have time to
relax!"
-Kristen Marina, Delta Gamma
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Need Extra Help?
There are tons of tutoring services available should you need some extra help with a class. Check out these on campus solutions!
Student Academic Services Center: SASC routinely employs a staff of peer tutors to assist ISU students with specific courses. There is a concentrated effort to provide tutoring for the majority of courses currently listed under our General Education categories.
ISU Writing Center: The Indiana State University Writing Center serves ISU students from all courses at any stage in the writing process. Although the largest group of students comes from the writing courses taught in the English Department, students from approximately 150 different courses other than English visit the Center during an average semester for help with a variety of writing assignments.
Mentoring for Academic Success: The Mentoring for Academic Success Program provides additional academic support to students enrolled in the ISU Academic Opportunity Program (AOP), to students enrolled in the Open Preference Program, (OP), to students who are 21st Century Scholars, and to veterans of military service. Students who participate will be paired with an upper classman or graduate student for monitoring academic progress. Mentors will meet weekly with students to facilitate the development of skills for college success, such as time management, note taking, and test taking. A mentor also serves as a referral source when other services are needed. Student can develop realistic educational goals as well as specific semester goals with the assistance of a mentor. Student’s mentors submit weekly reports updating progress toward attaining these goals.