Not Getting Distracted

Another part of staying focused is not getting distracted by the different things at college. Its a lot easier to tell a friend you'll hang out with them instead of doing your homework or studying for a test. You have to be able to say no to invitations when you need to be doing school work. Other wise all your work will pile up. This also goes along with priorities, and making sure work comes first, because that is the reason you go to college. Sometimes during the semester your work load can be heavier than others. You have to be willing to cut into your free time during the busier time of the semester. This might take away from your fun but in the end you will be less stressed.

Stay Motivated

Now that you have your schedule laid out on paper you have to follow it in real life! This is the hardest part. It is important to stay motivated and stay on track. If you aren’t serious about following your schedule then your grades aren’t going to improve, and when its finals week your going to be overwhelmed.
Some tips to keep in mind in order to stay motivated is to set goals. It sounds silly but having a goal to strive for is the best idea. To stay motivated and focused on your goals reward yourself with a weekend get away or enjoying a movie. What keeps me motivated is the satisfaction of being able to tell people my GPA. It makes me proud of myself and makes all the hard work during the semester worth my time.