Go to class. Get a separate notebook, folder or binder for each class. Make use of a calendar or day timer to plan your day, record assignments, remind yourself of tests, quizzes, papers and vacations. Have all the text books for each class and try to read them. Try to take notes each class, listening is most important but jot down main points. Save any handouts the teacher gives you. Study with a friend so you can compare notes, ask each other questions and share information. Do not wait until the night before to study for an exam. If you can, study 20 minutes per night for the week leading up to your exam. That equals almost 2 1/2 hours of studying to serve as a base. If needed, ask for help and look for a tutor. Make sure your teacher knows who you are. Introduce yourself! Plan your day in advance. If you are a morning person, plan your most difficult work then, not at 11:30 PM. Eat breakfast, lunch & dinner. Your brain needs fuel as much as your body does.

Keyboarding- Learn how to type. Learning Specialist Dard Miller of Boston College says the most important skill a student athlete can bring to school is the ability to use a key board. All papers must be typed, reference tools at the library are mostly via computer and some schools require you to log on and pick up assignments over the internet.

Sit in the front row. This forces you to pay careful attention and listen carefully. Also you are less likely to snooze when up front. The teacher will remember you, feel that you paid attention in class and give you an "A" for effort when it comes time to grade.

Show Up. The biggest down fall for many students is simply skipping class. "Go to class and you will pass." It’s a simple formula.