Let Us Guess What Type of Student You Really Are

Are you the class Clown or straight-A star?

Every classroom's got the honors grindmaxxer, the class clown, the silent one in the back, and so many more kinds of students filling the seats. Which kind are you?

Answer a few simple questions about your academic life, and we'll guess what type of student you are!

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Questions Overview

1. What's your GPA like?
  1. Perfect. Better than perfect.
  2. Pretty good!
  3. Not too great.
  4. Idk. Stop asking.
2. Choose an extracurricular:
  1. Music or band!
  2. Does studying count as an extracurricular?
  3. Napping...
  4. Some kind of sport!
3. You've got a big exam coming up. How do you prepare for it?
  1. Study a little bit each day.
  2. Wait for the last minute to cram study.
  3. Study in a group during the days before.
  4. Wing it. Who needs to study?
4. The teacher asks a question in class, and you don't know the answer. You...
  1. Raise my hand to ask my own clarifying question.
  2. Blurt out a funny joke that gets everyone laughing.
  3. Keep my head down and hope they don't call on me.
5. Are you the type to hit up parties on the weekend?
  1. Parties? No way. I'm using that time to study.
  2. Every chance I get. Gotta have fun while you can!
  3. Nah. No hate, just not for me. I'd rather relax.
  4. Sometimes, but I try to keep it balanced.
6. We have to ask: Which of these is your favorite subject?
  1. Math
  2. Science
  3. Art
  4. English & Literature
  5. History
  6. P.E. or Sports
7. There's an extra credit opportunity, but it's a bit of work. You taking it?
  1. Duh. I'd be dumb not to.
  2. Eh, only if my grade needs it.
  3. Nah. I don't want any extra work.
8. Where are you sitting in class?
  1. Front row!
  2. In the middle somewhere, blending in.
  3. In the back, unseen.
  4. Wherever I want. I'll mix it up.
9. Group project time! What's your role in the group?
  1. I coordinate and plan to keep everyone on track.
  2. I'm the workhorse that does most of the actual labor.
  3. I provide emotional support as the group cheerleader!
  4. Honestly? I'm playing hooky and still taking credit. Work smarter, not harder.
10. Choose a superlative for yourself:
  1. Most likely to become president someday.
  2. Most likely to disappear forever.
  3. Most likely to become a celebrity.
  4. Most likely to be late to my own wedding.
  5. Most likely to get arrested.
  6. Most likely to live a normal, fulfilling life.

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How to Be a Better Student

School can be tough. We won't deny it, and it ain't always easy to keep on top of things. Even the best students slip now and then, and that's why we asked scholastic experts for tips on how to get a handle on classes before they get a handle on you:

  • Academic tutor Ted Coopersmith, MBA, says, "Students should of course pay attention in class and work promptly on class assignments; however, the most learning probably occurs when a student questions the materials in front of [them] and then continues on that line of inquiry. This will lead to greater absorption of the concepts being taught as well as independent thinking."[1]
  • Coopersmith adds that "Most students can improve their GPA by increasing their study time and decreasing their extracurricular activities, particularly when these activities cut in study and project time. Give yourself some weekend leisure awards, then gradually return to study mode by the end of the weekend at a minimum."[2]
  • School counselor Ashley Pritchard, MA, says that to be a good student, you should strive to be "organized, self-motivated, disciplined, [a] good self-advocate.... That goes back to asking for help when you need it, recognizing when you know something's not right or you need help. Those, I would say, are the most important qualities."[3]
  • Academic tutor Jake Adams recommends that students plan their weeks as much as possible, but that they don't sweat it too much if that plan starts to change or sway, encouraging us to think, "I have to do the best that I can in any given circumstance."[4]
  • Academic tutor Jennifer Kaifesh says, "Talk to your teachers to better understand why your grades don’t reflect your knowledge and/or effort... Also, be sure that you aren’t leaving easy points on the table by failing to turn in assignments (or turning them in late). Class participation is another category that many teachers consider when calculating a final grade. More than anything, convince your teachers that you truly want to understand the material, not that you just want a better grade—teachers are more likely to round up and offer extra credit to students who seem to truly care about the class."[5]

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References

  1. ↑ Ted Coopersmith, MBA. Academic Tutor. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Ted Coopersmith, MBA. Academic Tutor. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Ashley Pritchard, MA. School Counselor. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Jake Adams. Academic Tutor. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ Jennifer Kaifesh. Academic Tutor. Expert Interview