Differences Between High School and College UWWhitewater Center
Differences Between High School and College UW-Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities
How College is Different Class & Study expectations are different Less time in class means more time spent outside of class studying! Attendance and participation in class is often graded. Teachers won’t tell you what notes to write down. They could provide outline of notes! Group projects are regular assignments in classes. The SYLLABUS!
How College is Different Testing… Professors don’t always have review sessions in class. SI sessions are a must! You can’t make up tests if you don’t do well Good grades on assignments do not affect your test grades but exams may be graded on a curve. Final exams are often cumulative
How College is Different First time living on your own? New friends and possibly living with a roommate. New city. New activities and extracurriculars. Possibly a new job and managing money on your own!
How College is Different Accommodations Allowed Exams & Quizzes Extended Low White for Essay noise/Music Notetaking Volunteer Laptop for tests Retaking tests Modified Grading Notetaking Note-taker Smartpen Digital Exams & Quizzes Notes Time (1. 5 x/2 x) Distraction Room Computer Not allowed Recorder taking notes in lieu of having a note-taker Not going to class in lieu of having a note-taker
How College is Different Accommodations Allowed Classroom accommodations Preferential Seating Adjustments In-class aides Alternative media Kurzweil Large Print Braille Dragon Media Speech-To-Text Captioning Not allowed Assignments Extended time on assignments Modified assignments
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage. 2. Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage. 2. Take responsibility for your learning and school activities. 3. Always use organizational strategies.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage. 2. Take responsibility for your learning and school activities. 3. Always use organizational strategies. 4. Time management is key.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage. 2. Take responsibility for your learning and school activities. 3. Always use organizational strategies. 4. Time management is key. 5. Take advantage of all the campus has to offer.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College Free health and counseling services Free tutoring, Supplemental Instructors, Writing labs. Safe walks, unlock cars. Free and fun activities every weekend in the University Center
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College 1. Use your accommodations to your full advantage. 2. Take responsibility for your learning and school activities. 3. Always use organizational strategies. 4. Time management is key. 5. Take advantage of all the campus has to offer. 6. Effectively self-advocate.
Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College No one will know you need accommodations Or help unless you request them or ask for it!
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