Academic Plan
Academic Plan
I admit that in the past I did not work hard. I worked until completion, not until perfection, such as re-checking my work or re-assessing certain aspects in my lab reports, assignments, or other work. I became more concerned with the other problems I was dealing with in my life; as mentioned in my appeal. I have many goals for the upcoming year in order to ensure that I work as effectively and as efficiently as possible- while also being realistic. I plan to not lose focus and make accurate work load expectations. I plan to not lose focus on my goals and make accurate work load expectations. I plan to have realistic self- reflections weekly and have created a semester guide in order to help me throughout the year. It is essentially a guide to success and will help me reach my academic goals; ensuring I actively following it on a weekly basis. I plan to get a tutor for my most difficult course each semester in order to heighten my understanding. The second-year courses I had during the year were difficult but high marks were possible had I given more time and energy to each course, it was my procrastination that resulted in my downfall, as falling behind in any course is one of the worst things you can do to your grades. I allowed myself to miss classes whenever I thought it was necessary- telling myself that I can study the slides provided on OnQ. There should never be a good enough reason to miss class, and I see that now.
I shall be retaking the second-year chemistry courses I had failed and will take third year chemistry courses and plan to achieve a minimum of 80 in each course. Now this may sound unrealistic based on my past, but I only ask to not be judged on my past as I had little knowledge on what it took to be successful back then. A regular sleeping cycle to ensure class attendance and improve cognitive function, very detailed notes compiled from note-taking before, during and after class, having my questions answered as soon as I get them and revising my notes daily are all habits I did not have before and will actively pursue if I am re-accepted. I lacked the motivation previously as well, but now I am ready and motivated to learn as much as I can during the few months I have for each semester. School is a full-time job, and my goal is to wake up early each day, regardless of whether or not I have class. This will put me in a healthy habit where I wake up, eat breakfast, and use the morning and afternoon to complete any outstanding work. If all outstanding work has been completed, then I shall spend the time preparing for upcoming classes.
In the past I have had a history of procrastination which has taken me away from hard work and will make it my priority to work on assignments and study for tests at least a week before the deadline in order to spend the final week improving my assignments and improving my memory retention for tests. If I notice I am falling behind in any course I will allocate the amount of time needed with my daily planner, and if I have any questions, I will schedule to meet with the TA or professor. This will ensure I do not fall behind any more. Using a method known as the countdown method, I will write down the amount of days each assignment/test is away and will cross out the remaining days each day in order to cement the deadline into my mind. Studying ahead of time and planning ahead was something I did not do in the past and will allow me to take a step back and look at how the semester is going so far in order to decide whether I should implement any changes in order to reach my 80 minimum goal for each class. In-between all this, it may seem that I am doing a lot of work and could drain myself, but by organizing my time properly, I will dedicate my daytime to work and once I earn it, I'll reward myself with freedom and relaxation. This will ensure that I have something to look forward to at the end of the day and make my overall days more structured and enjoyable while meeting all of my academic targets.
Furthermore, after three years of using OnQ I feel as though I am very skilled at using it and will print out all the information each course has to offer in order to organize and merge certain information together for an optimal studying experience. All lab guides, lecture notes and PowerPoints will be complied into clear, concise jot notes that contain only the most important of notes. Something I did not do before yet is one of the primary objectives in the beginning of each semester is to print out all the mark weightings and to go over each one, highlighting what is most important and what should be focused on first. I will create a planner which contains Life Tasks, School Tasks and Continuous Tasks which need to be completed throughout the semester. I would like to bring this quote into the light which states that the pain of discipline is greater than the pain of regret, a deep and motivational quote which I will write on my planner. In my opinion, a clear mind is one that is calm and without stress, and I will actively make this a reminder whenever stress is on the rise. An organized life is a happy life, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure I am always organized and in control of my life. As I am finally free from past issues, I can fully dedicate 100 of my energy towards academic success. My goal is to maximize potential, and by that I mean that I plan to put more time and effort than ever before into every assignment/ test and lab so that when it is time for my exams, my marks in each course are already very strong. In past years I always just rushed through each assignment due to my procrastination which led to a decreased mark and would make it very difficult to obtain a good grade. By planning ahead and working on assignments/ tests ahead of time, I will have much better grades come exam time and only have the exam to worry about. In my opinion, anything can be achieved through practice and it is my goal to practice, review and teach often in order to obtain the best possible understanding of subject material. If I have no one to teach it to then I shall act as if I am teaching it to myself, as teaching is the highest form of learning. There are many things I have wanted for myself, since the beginning of university. However, I never made a plan or had goals like I have now. I once again want things for myself, and this time I have never been so sure of what I will do to get there. I am sure I have what it takes to be an A student and will actively plan ahead in order to be in control of everything that happens. I plan to go the gym 3-4 times a week (as I do now) as it has been proven to increase my energy, fitness and happiness.
It is only when I help myself that I can help others. I plan to be the version of myself in order to become a better role model for my siblings and show them what can be done with hard work and dedication. I am also very excited for myself as I cannot wait to see how successful I'll be. I have been missing many key elements in the past that have strayed me away from my goals. Now that I have specifically identified my weak spots, I truly feel that with constant self- monitoring, determination and this newfound energy I have, I can finally show Queens what I am capable of. I feel more in control now than I have ever been in my life and cannot wait to prove to myself that I can finally be the person I want to be. To ensure I meet my academic targets and establish a strong routine, I am also planning to take a 4-class course-load for the first semester so that I can cement these traits. After first semester, if I have established a strong connection in academic success, I will proceed with a normal five-course load in the second semester. I know that I can always connect with a learning strategist to go over learning strategies such as exam mastery techniques, study skills and writing competency should I ever feel the need, or to even gain insight on my skills, strengths, and weaknesses. I can plan a consultation with a professor or a teaching assistant if I am ever confused about any course material. I feel very prepared for the upcoming year, which is something I have never been able to claim before. This excites me and gives me the boost of confidence I have been lacking in the past. I honestly cannot wait to be the hard worker I used to be and gain satisfaction from my work. I really want to excel in my chemistry classes and after graduation work my way up into a possible position in forensic science or environmental consulting. An additional year of university will help to bolster my GPA and increase my employment chances as I do plan on staying consistent with my work performance from now on. I would like to sit down with an academic advisor every 4 weeks to review my academic plan and discuss my progress and what steps I should take if certain areas need improvement. Thank you.
I admit that in the past I did not work hard. I worked until completion, not until perfection, such as re-checking my work or re-assessing certain aspects in my lab reports, assignments, or other work. I became more concerned with the other problems I was dealing with in my life; as mentioned in my appeal. I have many goals for the upcoming year in order to ensure that I work as effectively and as efficiently as possible- while also being realistic. I plan to not lose focus and make accurate work load expectations. I plan to not lose focus on my goals and make accurate work load expectations. I plan to have realistic self- reflections weekly and have created a semester guide in order to help me throughout the year. It is essentially a guide to success and will help me reach my academic goals; ensuring I actively following it on a weekly basis. I plan to get a tutor for my most difficult course each semester in order to heighten my understanding. The second-year courses I had during the year were difficult but high marks were possible had I given more time and energy to each course, it was my procrastination that resulted in my downfall, as falling behind in any course is one of the worst things you can do to your grades. I allowed myself to miss classes whenever I thought it was necessary- telling myself that I can study the slides provided on OnQ. There should never be a good enough reason to miss class, and I see that now.
I shall be retaking the second-year chemistry courses I had failed and will take third year chemistry courses and plan to achieve a minimum of 80 in each course. Now this may sound unrealistic based on my past, but I only ask to not be judged on my past as I had little knowledge on what it took to be successful back then. A regular sleeping cycle to ensure class attendance and improve cognitive function, very detailed notes compiled from note-taking before, during and after class, having my questions answered as soon as I get them and revising my notes daily are all habits I did not have before and will actively pursue if I am re-accepted. I lacked the motivation previously as well, but now I am ready and motivated to learn as much as I can during the few months I have for each semester. School is a full-time job, and my goal is to wake up early each day, regardless of whether or not I have class. This will put me in a healthy habit where I wake up, eat breakfast, and use the morning and afternoon to complete any outstanding work. If all outstanding work has been completed, then I shall spend the time preparing for upcoming classes.
In the past I have had a history of procrastination which has taken me away from hard work and will make it my priority to work on assignments and study for tests at least a week before the deadline in order to spend the final week improving my assignments and improving my memory retention for tests. If I notice I am falling behind in any course I will allocate the amount of time needed with my daily planner, and if I have any questions, I will schedule to meet with the TA or professor. This will ensure I do not fall behind any more. Using a method known as the countdown method, I will write down the amount of days each assignment/test is away and will cross out the remaining days each day in order to cement the deadline into my mind. Studying ahead of time and planning ahead was something I did not do in the past and will allow me to take a step back and look at how the semester is going so far in order to decide whether I should implement any changes in order to reach my 80 minimum goal for each class. In-between all this, it may seem that I am doing a lot of work and could drain myself, but by organizing my time properly, I will dedicate my daytime to work and once I earn it, I'll reward myself with freedom and relaxation. This will ensure that I have something to look forward to at the end of the day and make my overall days more structured and enjoyable while meeting all of my academic targets.
Furthermore, after three years of using OnQ I feel as though I am very skilled at using it and will print out all the information each course has to offer in order to organize and merge certain information together for an optimal studying experience. All lab guides, lecture notes and PowerPoints will be complied into clear, concise jot notes that contain only the most important of notes. Something I did not do before yet is one of the primary objectives in the beginning of each semester is to print out all the mark weightings and to go over each one, highlighting what is most important and what should be focused on first. I will create a planner which contains Life Tasks, School Tasks and Continuous Tasks which need to be completed throughout the semester. I would like to bring this quote into the light which states that the pain of discipline is greater than the pain of regret, a deep and motivational quote which I will write on my planner. In my opinion, a clear mind is one that is calm and without stress, and I will actively make this a reminder whenever stress is on the rise. An organized life is a happy life, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure I am always organized and in control of my life. As I am finally free from past issues, I can fully dedicate 100 of my energy towards academic success. My goal is to maximize potential, and by that I mean that I plan to put more time and effort than ever before into every assignment/ test and lab so that when it is time for my exams, my marks in each course are already very strong. In past years I always just rushed through each assignment due to my procrastination which led to a decreased mark and would make it very difficult to obtain a good grade. By planning ahead and working on assignments/ tests ahead of time, I will have much better grades come exam time and only have the exam to worry about. In my opinion, anything can be achieved through practice and it is my goal to practice, review and teach often in order to obtain the best possible understanding of subject material. If I have no one to teach it to then I shall act as if I am teaching it to myself, as teaching is the highest form of learning. There are many things I have wanted for myself, since the beginning of university. However, I never made a plan or had goals like I have now. I once again want things for myself, and this time I have never been so sure of what I will do to get there. I am sure I have what it takes to be an A student and will actively plan ahead in order to be in control of everything that happens. I plan to go the gym 3-4 times a week (as I do now) as it has been proven to increase my energy, fitness and happiness.
It is only when I help myself that I can help others. I plan to be the version of myself in order to become a better role model for my siblings and show them what can be done with hard work and dedication. I am also very excited for myself as I cannot wait to see how successful I'll be. I have been missing many key elements in the past that have strayed me away from my goals. Now that I have specifically identified my weak spots, I truly feel that with constant self- monitoring, determination and this newfound energy I have, I can finally show Queens what I am capable of. I feel more in control now than I have ever been in my life and cannot wait to prove to myself that I can finally be the person I want to be. To ensure I meet my academic targets and establish a strong routine, I am also planning to take a 4-class course-load for the first semester so that I can cement these traits. After first semester, if I have established a strong connection in academic success, I will proceed with a normal five-course load in the second semester. I know that I can always connect with a learning strategist to go over learning strategies such as exam mastery techniques, study skills and writing competency should I ever feel the need, or to even gain insight on my skills, strengths, and weaknesses. I can plan a consultation with a professor or a teaching assistant if I am ever confused about any course material. I feel very prepared for the upcoming year, which is something I have never been able to claim before. This excites me and gives me the boost of confidence I have been lacking in the past. I honestly cannot wait to be the hard worker I used to be and gain satisfaction from my work. I really want to excel in my chemistry classes and after graduation work my way up into a possible position in forensic science or environmental consulting. An additional year of university will help to bolster my GPA and increase my employment chances as I do plan on staying consistent with my work performance from now on. I would like to sit down with an academic advisor every 4 weeks to review my academic plan and discuss my progress and what steps I should take if certain areas need improvement. Thank you.