1. Striving for Success
1.1. Never forget why you started on this educational path to begin with. It's very important to reflect on this often as it will be a source of motivation throughout this time.
1.2. Set goals. Obtaining the degree is the end goal but, there are many, many other smaller goals that will be set and met along the way.
2. Time Management
2.1. There are only so many hours in the day. Managing time is the key to fitting it all in.
2.1.1. Know when your assignments are due in advance. Even a perfect assignment can score low if it's not turned in on time. Manage ways to stay on top of when things are due.
2.1.2. Prioritize! Commit to spending time for school. Everyone is busy but it takes this dedication of time to be able to succeed. This is especially hard with online school where there isn't a set schedule of when to attend a class. It needs to be a priority.
2.1.3. Have a game plan and be able to look ahead.
3. Be a Good Student
3.1. Getting good grades is essential to being able to continue to pursue a degree. Without the grades, there's no diploma. What steps can one take to achieve this?
3.1.1. Seek out all of the information you can to help you retain what's being taught in the classroom.
3.1.1.1. There is a wealth of information out there. Lectures, videos, tutorials and many other activities that help present information in different ways to a student.
3.1.2. :Learn and use study skills
3.1.2.1. Instead of cramming for exams, work steadily over the course. Read through notes and texts and take practice tests and quizzes,
3.1.3. Participate in class and in discussions and don't be afraid to seek out help from teachers if necessary.