My stuggling student

kelsmom
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:58:17 +0000

I agree with suggestions to visit profs early & often. D dragged her feet on that one in her calc course, and she was “shocked” by how easily the prof was able to figure out how to help her. The kids who did best in high school often have the most trouble asking for help. Personally, I did not have much success with my prof visits in college, so I know it’s not always a great help … but there is no way to know that until you try. Also agree with going to the library. Actually, I used to go to the drafting lab or to an empty classroom. If that’s an option for your S, it’s a good idea … even less distraction than the library. Other tips: Review material every single day, and retype notes. Plenty of other good suggestions here, too … your S should be able to find some tips that will work for him. I was like your S, but I turned it around sophomore year and made Dean’s List. I had to develop a certain discipline that worked for me, but once I got it together, it was much easier. Best of luck to your S.