The 3 Skills Professors Wish High Schoolers Knew Before College

Has your student mastered need college success skills? As a University Instructor, Academic Coach, and former Director of Admissions, I have a front-row seat to the transition from high school to college. I see exactly where students excel and where they hit roadblocks. In this video, I’m sharing the 3 essential skills that I (and my colleagues) wish every high schooler mastered before their first college class. If you want to move to total confidence that your student is ready for the rigors of higher education, this video is for you. Ready to build your custom homeschool high school roadmap? Click here to book an academic coaching consultation or check out my resources: ⁠linktr.ee/educationnextsteps⁠🔗 What we cover in this video: 00:00 Start 01:42 Note-Taking Skills for High School and College 01:49 Handwriting vs. Typing Notes: Which is Better? 02:47 What to Write Down in Your Notes 03:27 How to Take Notes in Your Own Words 04:05 Using Examples and Questions in Note-Taking 04:57 Note-Taking Practice Ideas for Homeschool Students 07:03 Study Skills for High School Students 07:15 Why Re-Reading Your Notes Does NOT Work 09:02 How to Use Flashcards to Study Effectively 12:04 Teach Someone Else to Learn the Material 13:40 How to Test Yourself Before an Exam 14:39 Time Management Skills for Homeschool Students 14:51 The Three A's Time Management Framework 20:15 Book a Free Homeschool Coaching Consultation About Emily Eaton: I’m a homeschool graduate, University Instructor, Academic Coach and former Director of Undergraduate Admissions. My mission is to equip homeschool students to succeed in high school, college, and beyond and bring peace and confidence to homeschool parents in the process. Subscribe for weekly insights on transcripts, scholarships, academic readiness, and more! #collegeprep #homeschooling #studyskills #timemanagement #notetaking #educationnextsteps #emilyeaton