What should you do if you feel yourself starting to panic while taking a test?

Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.

What should you do if you look on your calendar & have a test and paper due the same week?

Find time to finish other assignments to free up extra time

When is same-day career advising?

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

What is the best way to focus and keep your priorities on track?

Finish what needs to be done before hanging out with friends

When studying to understand and remember detailed information, you should __________.

choose a memory strategy that fits your learning style

Which question should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you read a textbook?

What is the basic idea in what I’m reading?

You will be more likely to remember material if you ___________.

link it to something you have already learned

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to read a textbook with concentration?

Read entire chapters without breaks.

A paragraph-length summary of an article

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to communicate with instructors over e-mail?

Give your e-mail a subject line like “class” or “question.”

When should you begin your academic planning?

As soon as you start your college career

What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner?

You will probably forget important events and deadlines.

How might you demonstrate respect for your instructors or fellow students?

Plan ahead for so you get to class on time or early.

Active learning does NOT involve ______________.

reading only the materials required by the instructor

What should you do first when developing a summary to prepare for a test?

Make connections between the main point &supporting details.

A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______________.

finishing assignments before the actual due dates

Critical thinking means ______________.

looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion

When taking essay exams, you should ______________.

locate the key task words in the question

Which of these statements is TRUE about selecting a college major?

A career counselor can help you decide which major to choose

The MOST important skill you’ll need to learn in college is how to ______________.

keep learning throughout your life

What should you do if instructor makes a comment you feel is important during a lecture?

Write it down and relate it to the relevant important topic.

What is one benefit of attending office hours?

Shows initiative & helps make connections with instructors

Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?

“I have studied. I’m ready to do well on the exam.”

The best way to organize a major writing assignment is to ______________.

break assignment into small steps with individual deadlines

Which of these is NOT a strategy for reducing the likelihood of problems with academic honesty?

Working toward a career that doesn’t interest you

To help retain the information presented in a lecture, you should repeat it ______________.

silently to yourself in your own words

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1
What should you do if you feel yourself starting to panic while taking a test?
Turn your test over and ask to be excused.
Continue answering questions as if nothing is wrong.
Stop, take a breath, and tell yourself you will be okay.
Go back to the beginning of the test and start over again.
2
What is the job database where you can find jobs and internships?
Get Hired
CareerLink
Owl CareerLink
Owl Link
3
Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?
List format
Cornell format
Outline format
Paragraph format
4
What should you do if you look on your calendar & have a test and paper due the same week?
Focus on the test because it's more important
Focus on the paper because it's more important
Find time to finish other assignments to free up extra time
Ask the instructor to change the date to give you more time
5
For each hour spent in class, you should schedule _________ hour(s) of study time.
1 1/2
2
1
1/2
6
The habit of delaying something that needs your immediate attention is called ______________.
overextending
time management
procrastination
multitasking
7
When is same-day career advising?
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday 1 - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 1 - 4 p.m.
8
What is the best way to focus and keep your priorities on track?
Tackle large jobs all at once rather than in stages.
Finish what needs to be done before hanging out with friends
Hold onto all of your time commitments, even when stressed.
Avoid spending time alone.
9
When studying to understand and remember detailed information, you should __________.
choose a memory strategy that fits your learning style
be careful to avoid overlearning the material
choose a location, where you will be surrounded by people
focus on memorizing words/facts & move onto bigger concepts
10
How often should you meet with your academic advisor?
At least once a term
At least once a month
At least once a year
Weekly or biweekly
11
Which question should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you read a textbook?
Am I enjoying reading about this topic?
What is the basic idea in what I’m reading?
How much information can I read in one sitting?
How much information can I read in one sitting?
12
You will be more likely to remember material if you ___________.
Review it on your own rather than with a partner
write everything down the instructor says
link it to something you have already learned
listen quietly in lecture without asking questions
13
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to read a textbook with concentration?
Find a location free from distractions.
Set goals for your study periods.
Read entire chapters without breaks.
Turn off your electronic devices.
14
Unless we take steps to remember we forget the info we learn within__ hours of hearing it
72
1
48
24
15
What is an abstract?
A paragraph-length summary of an article
A list of references used to write a book
A list of definitions of key terms used in a book
A directory of scholarly articles organized by topic
16
Which questions should you answer first when taking a test?
Hard questions
Essay questions
Fill-in-the- blank questions
Easy questions
17
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to communicate with instructors over e-mail?
Use an e-mail address that incorporates your name.
Give your e-mail a subject line like “class” or “question.”
Refer to the instructor as “Professor.”
Include the course number in your e-mail.
18
What is located in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)?
Study Abroad
Writing Center
All of the above
Math Lab
19
When should you begin your academic planning?
As soon as you start your college career
During your second year
During your last year
After you pick a major
20
What will probably happen if you try to use your memory as your only planner?
You will concentrate primarily on your academics.
You will become more focused and better organized.
You will probably forget important events and deadlines.
You will concentrate primarily on your social activities.
21
Where is Get Wise?
HPT
CTL
GPT
Parliament Hall
22
___ involves taking a first look at your assigned reading before you really tackle the content.
Previewing
Marketing
Annotating
Reviewing
23
What are the hours of Get Wise?
4 - 7 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
4 - 9 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24
Which of the following describes how college differs from high school?
Instructors monitor your progress more closely
You have fewer friends to choose from
You spend more time writing
Tests are given more frequently
25
If you finish your test early, you should ______________.
turn it over and put your head down
turn it in immediately
go back and check your answers
quietly read at your desk
26
Some test anxiety is caused by ______________.
having moderate expectations
deep breathing
overlearning
lack of preperation
27
How might you demonstrate respect for your instructors or fellow students?
Catch up on sleep in the back row of class.
Plan ahead for so you get to class on time or early.
Skip appointments during office hours.
Text friends during class to make extracurricular plans.
28
Which services are NOT offered at Get Wise?
Tutoring
Academic Advising
Career Counseling
Study Abroad
29
Active learning does NOT involve ______________.
reading only the materials required by the instructor
studying in small groups
thinking about how the material relates to your life
asking questions in class
30
What should you do first when developing a summary to prepare for a test?
Test your memory of the material.
Read the assigned material and your notes.
Write your ideas in a draft
Make connections between the main point &supporting details.
31
The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter _________.
Assignments
Outline
Title
Summary
32
A good time manager allows for emergencies by ______________.
finishing assignments before the actual due dates
creating monthly planners instead of weekly planners
working off-campus only on the weekends
not rearranging your schedule under any circumstance
33
What is the tool used to research majors?
Strong Interest Inventory
MajorKnOWLedge
What Can I Do with This Major?
All of the above
34
Critical thinking means ______________.
learning new things
looking for evidence before forming a personal opinion
taking risks
believing everything you hear or read in college
35
How often should you review the material from a particular chapter?
Once or twice before the exam
Three to five times before the exam
Once a week before the exam
Once a day before the exam
36
When taking essay exams, you should ______________.
write everything you know on the topic
locate the key task words in the question
start writing immediately
spend the same amount of time on each question
37
Which of these statements is TRUE about selecting a college major?
Students who declare a major rarely change their mind
A career counselor can help you decide which major to choose
Once you select a major, you cannot change it
Choose a major with the highest paying salary
38
What is the best choice for breakfast on a test day?
Sausage and eggs
Coffee
Chocolate bar
Fruit
39
If collaborating will help you better remember the material you are studying, you should ___.
Get a tutor
keep your notes organized
Find ways to reduce your stress
Join a study group
40
The MOST important skill you’ll need to learn in college is how to ______________.
keep learning throughout your life
become more set in your ways
find yourself
make friends
41
What should you do if instructor makes a comment you feel is important during a lecture?
Write it down and relate it to the relevant important topic.
Write it down and indicate that it is a major topic.
Ignore it altogether and do not write it down.
Write it down and highlight it.
42
What is one benefit of attending office hours?
Shows initiative & helps make connections with instructors
You will get to see tests in advance
Instructors will give you more time for assignments
Your instructor will fave you in class
43
Which of these strategies can help you keep track of all the tasks you need to remember?
Multitasking
Getting to class on time
Allowing yourself time to adjust to life in college
Creating a to-do list
44
Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?
I skipped lectures, but did enough of the reading to get by.
“I never do well on math exams.”
“I’m certain that I will fail this exam.”
“I have studied. I’m ready to do well on the exam.”
45
In 2013, four-year college graduates earned about __________ per hour as high school graduates.
half as much
the same amount
three times as much
twice as much
46
The best way to organize a major writing assignment is to ______________.
break assignment into small steps with individual deadlines
avoid any preparation or planning
plan to complete the assignment 3days before the due date
ask your instructor to provide a plan
47
Which of these is NOT a strategy for reducing the likelihood of problems with academic honesty?
Learning the academic code for your college
Setting clear boundaries with other students in your class
Working toward a career that doesn’t interest you
Getting help with study skills and time management
48
To help retain the information presented in a lecture, you should repeat it ______________.
out loud in the instructor’s exact words
out loud in your own words
silently to yourself in the instructor’s exact words
silently to yourself in your own words
49
If you are looking for a mentor where should you go?
Writing Center
Acadmic Advising
Connections Mentoring Program
Study Abroad
50
Which statement is an example of a long-term goal?
I will write my English paper before it's due
I will train for a marathon
I will pay my cell phone bill on time this month
I will study for 2 hours before my history test

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