I took community college courses at night and worked full time during the day. I was on the dean’s list every semester.
It wasn’t rocket science; I did all my homework, I read everything that was assigned, I studied for the tests, and I showed up to class. I can’t tell you how many kids simply didn’t show up for class-it was astounding. Half the battle is just showing up.
It was very hard, and very tiring. There is no magic, and there are no shortcuts. And very worth it to get that associate’s and lock in those credits.