<p>There is no diff. in success in HS and Ug. The idea is all the same, nothing new. The efforts have to be brought up at a higher level, that is all. Those who had As in HS, will continue (with the same strategy but increased level of effort).
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<p>I strongly disagree with this statement. There is a significant difference in the way HS and UG classes are taught. HS classes are taught in a manner that forces students to study the material as it is being presented. Graded homework assignments and regular quizzes ensure that HS students are learning the material as it is being taught. The secret to success in many high schools is simple: do a thorough job completing your homework assignments and study for the quizzes.</p>
<p>UG classes are an entirely different ball of wax. In addition to covering more material, UG classes are not structured in a way that forces students to keep up with the material. There are rarely graded homework assignments or quizzes. In most cases, your grade is based on a midterm and final (or in many cases, just a final). To succeed as undergraduates, students must do something they were never required to do in high school; they must force themselves to study the material as it is taught. There isn’t any mechanism in place to prevent students from procrastinating. College campuses are filled with temptations and distractions, and many incoming freshmen lack the self-discipline to study the class material on a regular basis. Many kids who were A students in HS turn into B and C students in college because of this. </p>
<p>Success in UG courses isn’t just about working harder - it’s also about recognizing the need to study the material on a regular basis, even if there isn’t a quiz scheduled. </p>