5. Next, begin creating your
schedule by first inserting in
events and activities which are
concrete, such as your classes.
6.
7. Continue by inserting other concrete
events and activities, in which it is
mandatory that you attend, including
(but NLT):
• Work (can’t miss, or you’ll
lose a Holiday)
• Mandatory
Extracurriculars
• If your on the E-Board
• Sports or Club Teams
(practices)
• Religious Observances
8.
9.
10.
11. Continue to add other events
and activities your schedule,
including those in which
attendance is Non-Mandatory
• Volunteering (possibly)
• Club Teams and Student Orgs
• Exercise
17. Some additional tips you
should keep in mind…
The method you may use to
record your study schedule
may have exclusive
advantages
Google Calendars sends
reminders to your phone;
Sticky-Note Calendars
do not
Often best to group certain
events or activities in a
specific color to better
distinguish on a calendar
Eating = Green
Class = Yellow
Remember the 2:1 Rule
when scheduling study time
for classes:
For every 1 hour spent in
class, 2 hours should be
invested in studying /
reviewing
If you already feel
overextended, it isn’t too late
to step down from an E-
board position or stop
attending a club
May hurt now, but will save
your grades later
Can always try again next
semester have a better
18. Other tips…
Your Study Schedule
shouldn’t be completely
concrete. As exams
approach, adjust accordingly
based on:
Level of preparedness,
Overall exam difficulty
Amount / type of
preparation necessary for
each exam
Stick to your schedule!!!
Create target goals prior to
each study session
Monday: Outline and
create flash cards for
Ch. 3 & 4
Tuesday: Outline and
create flash cards for
Ch. 5 & 6
Wednesday: Review
material covered
Monday and Tuesday
Thursday: …
19. Congratulations! Now that you’ve
created your very first Study Schedule,
you can finally avoid this…
