Things I Learned about Myself as a College Student

The score I received on the study skill inventory that where high are textbooks, note taking, memory, and concentration. The study skill inventory that I scored low on is test prep and time management. The reason why I scored low in test prep was because I do not think I prepared well for test. I also believe that I scored low on this because I do not take proper notes that are full in details. I do not put enough time into studying like I should. The reason why I scored low on time management is because I don’t manage my time well. I also do not have a set schedule where I plan on doing school work. Which leads me to procrastinate so I decide to do everything the last minute right before it is due. One thing that I learned about myself as a college student this semester is that I need to push myself to study more and take better notes because it will pay off when exams come. 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