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Study Skills Assessment

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EmpoweringSites.com CEO Dr. Randall Hansen Dr. Randall S. Hansen, CEO of EmpoweringSites.com, has been empowering people his entire adult life -- to help them better their lives. In fact, empowerment is part of his professional philosophy statement. He is also founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well as founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press as well as a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years.

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