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Study Skills Assessment for College Students

 

A free assessment that examines a variety of academic success and study skills topics to give you an idea of your abilities.

 

 

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

 

This free assessment from MyCollegeSuccessStory.com examines a variety of academic success and study skills topics to give you an idea of your abilities -- as well as areas where you might seek to improve. Remember that there is no one way to study, and, in fact, all students must develop an inventory of approaches that work in a variety of different situations.

 

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Directions: Take your time and try to respond to these statements as honestly as possible -- because doing so will give you the most accurate results.

 

Respond to the following statements with one of four answers: Always True (about me), Often True (about me), Sometimes True (about me), Never True (about me).

 

1. I have very clear academic goals.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

2. I'm good at balancing all my obligations (school, work, social).
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

3. I can easily stay focused when I study.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

4. I tend to make time to study in a daily basis.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

5. I always know what's expected of me in each course.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

6. I listen carefully to lectures and take strong notes.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

7. I have a great system for reading course materials.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

8. I always seek to know exactly what is covered on exams.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

9. I have a system for relieving stress before it builds up.
   Always True
   Often True
   Sometimes True
   Never True

    

10. I like to start on papers as early as possible after they are assigned.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

11. I sit in one of the front rows for most of my classes.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

12. I strive to do well in all my classes.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

13. I have a system for managing all my class assignments.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

14. I don't let little things distract me when studying.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

15. I typically study in small chunks, followed by short breaks.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

16. I always carefully read the syllabus for each class.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

17. I have learned how to listen for verbal cues from professors.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

18. I always try to complete the readings before class.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

19. I generally feel confident when I begin an exam.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

20. I do several things to break up studying and reduce stress.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

21. I generally develop outlines for all my written projects.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

22. I ask questions or contribute to class discussions regularly
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

23. I'm always looking for new ways to improve my grades
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

24. I rarely have to pull an all-nighter before an exam or paper.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

25. When I study, I give my undivided attention to the material.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

26. I've developed several study methods that work for me.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

27. I assume responsibility for knowing course requirements.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

28. I rewrite my class notes for clarity and studying.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

29. I outline or take notes for all my class reading assignments.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

30. I always attend review sessions run by the professor.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

31. I usually feel in control when it comes to school and class work.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

32. I know the secret to great writing is multiple drafts and rewrites.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

33. I meet with my professor if I have any questions or concerns.
    Always True
    Often True
    Sometimes True
    Never True

     

 

 

 

Dr. Randall S. Hansen is an educator, author, and blogger, as well as founder and CEO of EmpoweringSites.com, a network of empowering and transformative Websites, including MyCollegeSuccessStory.com. Dr. Hansen has been helping empower people to achieving success his entire adult life. He is also founder of EmpoweringAdvice.com, EnhanceMyVocabulary.com, and EmpoweringRetreat.com. He is a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. Dr. Hansen is also an educator, teaching business and marketing at the college level for more than 25 years. Learn more by visiting his personal Website, RandallSHansen.com. You can also check out Dr. Hansen on Google+, as well as Dr. Randall Hansen on LinkedIn.

 

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