Making College Count: Fall 2022

Making College Count is the LeaRN booklet for first-year students. In this handbook, you will find a month-to-month guide to first-semester success.

Clicking on the image above will open a pdf of the entire booklet. To find just one section, click on the section hyperlinks.

Introduction Contents:

• Apps for Student Success
• Housing Relationships
• Understanding Course Formats
• Online Course Success Tips
• Creating a Budget as you Start College
• Setting Short- and Long-Term Goals

September Contents:

• Addressing Professors
• Email Etiquette
• Time Management and Owning Your Schedule
• Navigating Difficult Classes
• Citation Skills
• College Cares

October Contents:

• Early Alert
• Prepare for Midterms
• Seven Day Study Plan
• Test Anxiety
• Get to Know Coe Library
• Explore the Counseling Center
• Discover What Kind of Learner You Are
• Notetaking Skills
• Homesickness
• Tips for Spring Break
• The Value of Office Hours
• Preparing for Advising

November Contents:

• Braving the Cold Weather
• Withdrawing from Classes
• Creating a Budget
• Credit Card Management
• Financial Aid FAQs
• November Reflection

December Contents:

• Preparing for Finals Week
• Mapping your Study and Exam Times
• Course Options over the Break
• Tips for the Summer Break
• Applying for Scholarships
• Final Reflection

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