Conquer your toughest classes

The semester is off and running, and you don’t want to get left in the dust. Tough classes go straight from syllabus to slide one, and that means it’s time to kick your life into planning mode so you’re fully prepared for the workload and ready to ace your most challenging courses.

Make a plan (and stick to it)

It’s safe to say you have a syllabus for each of your classes by now. Start by adding all due dates to your planner or calendar app. Then start creating a study plan (more on this below) and charting out a schedule for each exam and assignment. This way, you won’t miss deadlines, and you’ll find enough time to add a few study sessions for tough classes.

Create your plan

That study plan we’re always talking about? Super doable. Check out this in-depth guide to creating the schedule that works best for you, then work on implementing it for yourself. The key is to schedule breaks as well as studying and test time. Planning breaks gives you something to look forward to and reminds you that you will be able to rest — once you get through your next assignment.

Get help with your plan

Get your time management and study skills up to par by attending a tutoring session. ASU tutors can help you manage your coursework, exam schedule and other life events in a way that works for you. For more class-specific help, stop by the tutoring and writing centers.

Meet your professors

When you’re in a tough course, meeting your professor one-on-one is a good idea. Help them put a face to your name, and learn more about what their expectations are for the class. Stop in during your professor’s office hours to ask for clarification on an assignment, get more information about their research or just run your assignment past them before turning it in.

Connect with classmates

Having a support group of students in your classes can make everything more manageable. You can get class support anytime in ASU’s online study hub — where you can connect with classmates, browse videos or ask my friend Tutorbot questions.

There are so many resources at ASU dedicated to helping you succeed. Take some time to find the ones that work best for you and stick to your study plan. We know you can do it.