Study Skills Links  (Most of the links below are pdf files. You will need Adobe Reader to open.)

Learning Styles

Taking Notes 

Survey Q Three R (SQR3) Method of Study

Tips for Test Taking 

Test Questions Analysis

Reducing Test Anxiety 

Time Management (use form under Forms link to create a weekly schedule)


Additional Links
Here are a few additional links that we feel will aid in assessing your study skills and strategies for improving them. For more specialized, one-on-one help with study skills you can visit the Counseling and Career Development Center at 204 Student Services on the Allendale Campus. 

Virginia Tech, Cook Counseling Center
This site has several sections devoted to study skills self-help, including information about note taking and time scheduling among others.

Dartmouth College - Learning Strategies Guide
Dartmouth's suggestions range from coping with exam anxiety, increasing concentration, memory strategies, and a wealth of information about several other topics.

George Mason University - Improving Academic Skills
GMU's Counseling and Student Development Center has put together a few helpful educational pamphlets with strategies for exams, studying, time management, etc.

University of Minnesota Duluth - Study Strategies
The online Student Handbook at UM-Duluth has sections devoted to study skills and personality assessment, as well as tips for motivation, studying, and time management.

Ohio University - Student Tips from Students
Strategies for taking essay exams, reducing test-taking anxiety, and effective listening.

City College of San Francisco - Favorite Study Skills Web Sites
Check out this site for a complete listing of helpful study skills Web links.