Finding yourself behind?  Wanting to figure out how to catch up?  Here are five tips to get you back on track.

1.  Let it Go – Ask yourself: Is it essential I catch up on all of the reading? Will I still earn points for this assignment if I turn it in late?  Can I cram everything in before the next exam?  If the answer is no, maybe you need to move on and let things go.

2.  Use Your Resources – Advising Specialists, Faculty Mentors, Access & Success (Academic Coaching), Professors

3.  Work From a Growth Mindset – change your thinking from “have to” to “get to.”

4.  Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference – Talk to your professors. Study every class every day; studying for 15 minutes everyday adds almost two hours of study time a week.  Prioritize keeping up. Rest before an exam to give your brain a break

5.  YOU Have the Power to Make Things Happen! – Remember your “why” and own it!  It’s up to you!

— Michelle Laughlin, Director of Access & Success