I do really well in some classes but not others. What is going on?
There are a variety of reasons why students will do well in some classes and not others. Some common reasons include: • All students have areas of relative strength and areas of relative weakness and tend to do better in the strength areas. • Students tend to do better in classes they are more interested in and less well in classes they find boring. • The teaching style of some professors is a better match for your learning style. • You spend more time working on some classes. • The course requirements are easier for you in some courses than others (e.g., multiple choice tests versus essays or vice-versa). If you find yourself struggling with a particular course, a variety of resources are available to assist you in succeeding: • The Academic Clinic offers you one-on-one academic assistance from a counsellor experienced in academic success strategies. • A variety of resources are available on effective studying, exam preparation and exam writing. • Academic Success Workshops are availa