So why do we need to get good grades and why are good grades important? Here we will explore the answer to just that. 

It is important to get good grades because good grades will allow you to get into college. Once you get into college, you are then more likely to be offered a job that pays a fair and decent wage for your knowledge and expertise. Colleges will usually look at grades as a primary decision maker as to whether they are going to let you into that college to study or not. Better grades means that you will be accepted at better colleges. So it is always good to work hard and focus on getting good grades so that you can set up a bright future for yourself. 

As tempting as it may be to skip a class, it is important to attend every class. You learn different things in each class and may miss out on something important just by missing one class. It is also important to make yourself actively present within the class by taking part in discussions and volunteering to answer questions. By attending all classes, you will also build up your attendance points which is important for getting good grades. The more classes you attend, the more you will learn. Every single class contains essential information towards your grade. If you do find that you absolutely have to miss a class, be sure to ask your professor for any materials that you may have missed, and ask your friends if you can borrow their notes so that you don't miss out on any of the important information from that class. 

Every professor has a different personality and a different way of teaching and doing things. It is important to learn as much as you can about your professor as early in the semester as possible, so that you can be sure to impress them in the best way that you possibly can. Be sure to know what is expected of you within the course and also be sure to communicate any struggles or uncertainties with your course professor. Each professor will have a different way of teaching and each professor will expect different things from you, so it is important that you learn the personality traits and teaching styles of each of your professors. 

Organisation is a huge key to getting good grades. It may be worth investing in a planner or diary so that you can keep track of everything that is expected of you in each course and when each things is due. Make sure you keep track of when coursework and homework is due and when you have tests scheduled in. It is essential that you know when everything is due so that you don't miss any credit towards your grade and so that you can sustain the respect from your professors. Keeping an academic diary or planner is a great way to keep track of your workloads and will ensure that you can stick to all of the deadlines that are expected of you. 

It is important to try to avoid procrastination at all costs. Although you should have a healthy balance of work life and personal social life, it is important that when you're doing work, you focus solely on the work alone so that you don't become distracted. Be sure to take breaks when you reach work milestones. Break larger projects into smaller and more manageable pieces and be sure to take breaks in between each smaller section. This will make the work seem less daunting and you will be more likely to complete it in a faster time. Celebrate your hard work by going out and doing something with your friends after you've completed a project. You will feel happy and proud of yourself and will be able to enjoy your down time because you won't be worrying about all the work that is waiting for you at home. 

Taking notes in classes can help so much with processing the information. Plus, you can always refer back to your notes when you're struggling with homework, or when you need to study for a test. Taking notes in class with also keep your focus on the class and will prevent your mind from wandering onto other things. Not-taking is also a great way for you to subconsciously take in all of the information that is given to you in the class. This is because you will absolutely have to pay attention to every detail in order to take down the correct notes. 

Professors assign text books for a reason, because that is where they get a lot of the course content from and therefore that is where a lot of the exam answers will come from. Text books can be very expensive, we all know that, however they are there for a reason so it is important that you buy all of the text books needed for each course as they will be an essential part of the learning for the course. Be sure to know which part of each text book is the most essential and crucial part so that you can truly focus on those parts. 

in most classes you will be assigned papers and essays which are an essential part of the course. To succeed in getting good grades on these papers, it is important to follow good rules of writing. This can include creating a plan before you begin to write so that you have a clear idea of the points that you are going to make. Be sure that you understand the requirements for the paper and hit all of the requirements within your writing. Write a draft and get some feedback if you can or if you feel it is necessary. Then rewrite and edit as much as you feel is needed. Don't forget to proofread multiple times so that you can be sure that the article is exactly as you want it before you hand it in. 

This may seem like an obvious one, but it is an incredibly important one. You can't expect to pass a class without doing any studying. If you find that studying seems like a big chore, then try breaking your study into smaller bite sized chunks. This will make it seem more approachable and manageable. Learn the ways in which you study best and take advantage of that so that you can always get as much done as possible. Be sure to always study before you go out and socialise. Studying should be at the forefront of your priorities, as you can't expect to pass and classes without doing any studying. 

Exams can usually be an essential part of getting a good grade, so it is important that you become a great test taker. Know what to expect in your exams by learning your professor's exam style. Try asking for practice exams so that you can get a better idea of what to expect in your real exams. Read all of the questions carefully and make sure you take your time with your answers. Don't rush your exam, however do be sure to give enough time to complete each of the different parts. 

Many classes include presentations and group work, so it's important to have excellent communication skills. If you are given the task of a presentation as part of your grade, then be sure to rehearse it so that you can feel confident when it comes to presenting. Make sure you know what is expected of you within the presentation before you create it so that you can be confident that you have done the best you possibly can. This will make it a bit less nerve wracking when it comes to actually doing the presentation.