<p>Uh… I have nearly a few points away from a 4.0… I got a A- once because of scantron entry mistakes… uh… what I do is… I rarely ever go to class…
but 1 week before my midterm, I pretty much almost never leave my room and am always reading the book.
DO NOT TAKE MY ADVICE. I ONLY GOT LUCKY THOSE PAST FEW TIMES. IM SUFFERING SEVERELY THIS QUARTER.
Oh! and a daily workout for AT LEAST 30 minutes, and a good breakfast, will definitely help you (= CARBS + PROTEIN in the morning!!!</p>
<p>I’m a weird case, because I have a solid GPA (~3.5) and I do almost no studying. Somehow I get As and Bs in all my classes by BSing my essays and blowing off tests, but it works for me.</p>
<p>I don’t recommend it, however, and I find it likely that my admittedly stupid approach to studying will get me into some trouble at Davis.</p>
<p>Mancini: I’m going to be a freshman as well, but from what I can tell a high school GPA does not equal a college GPA, regardless of how tough the high school.</p>
<p>I also have a few questions regarding this:</p>
<p>Have you had a particular course/professor you’ve found difficult? What did you do immediately when you began to see your grade in said course fall that helped you bring it up? What kind of general advice would you give a Biochem major regarding studying and courses?</p>
<p>Shoyon: I was actually asking dark if the 3.5 was his hs gpa going INTO davis. I’m sure you’re right, a highschool gpa doesn’t equal a college gpa.</p>
<p>Darkstorn is a transfer student (presumably from a CCC). The admitted GPA for transfers is considerably lower than freshman admits. I wouldn’t assume I know what that means, but it should clear up the confusion.</p>
<p>I do believe the answer is something along the lines of staying on top of everything. </p>
<p>Do your part to attend lecture/discussion, pay attention in class, work to understand the material, and study. Go to office hours and get to know your professors, TAs, and older students. Make sure you review notes and understand material on a weekly or even daily basis so it doesn’t become overwhelming when midterms/finals approach. </p>
<p>Figure out what you don’t know and utilize all your resources to resolve that–study buddies, academic tutors, office hours, etc. If you need help with anything, TALK to someone, be it your professor, older students, or other students.</p>
<p>Consult reliable academic advising. Create a four-year plan to map out the classes for your major, major/minor, double major, etc. Consider taking classes over the summer at Davis or a community college.</p>
<p>*Very important: DO EVERYTHING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Most careers are super competitive. If you need a research or career position, it’s never too early to start inquiring! If you’re going to attend graduate school, START RESEARCHING AND PREPARING. Look up potential graduate schools and familiarize yourself with all the prerequisites and admissions requirements. You are going to need career experience/internships/research positions in most cases. Go to the Career Center and talk to professors to seek one out as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Join clubs related to your prospective career or personal interests.</p>
<p>Don’t get carried away with social lives/partying.</p>
<p>Expect to have to get everything for yourself.</p>
<p>lol, maylix: your advice was excellent. and you’re an incoming freshman! well done.</p>
<p>i’d like to add one thing to maylix’s list: do NOT believe students who tell you that they “don’t study”…or “never” go to class! for some reason, that’s a classic ‘mindgame’ some students like to play (even in high school).</p>
