{"id":18,"date":"2021-12-06T11:20:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T17:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:42:52","slug":"academic-success-toolbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/academic-resources\/advising\/academic-success-toolbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Success Toolbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">We offer this toolbox of documents and links to help you improve your academic skills. We encourage the use of advisors, tutors and instructors to help you use these tools.<\/p>\n<h2>Time Management<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/novoresume.com\/career-blog\/improve-time-management-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Time Management Skills and Strategies<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; Web article on strategies you can use to improve your time management skills.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/academic-resources\/ten-tips-for-time-management\/\">10 Tips for Time Management<\/a> &mdash; Tips to manage your study time more effectively.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/using-a-daily-planner-the-right-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Using a Daily Planner<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; A key way to manage your time is through the use of a daily planner. Learn how to use it effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Study Skills Assessments<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningstyles.webtools.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; Free online assessment of your learning style with study skill strategies based on your personal learning style.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.strengthsquest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">StrengthsQuest<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; Assess your top five innate talents and use the online resources to develop your academic strengths in college.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Successful Study Strategies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/top-10-tips-for-college-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Top 10 Tips for College Life<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nTen tips to help you make the most of college life, and excel in your classes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/set-yourself-up-for-academic-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Set Yourself up For Academic Excellence<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nEssential skills you need to do well in your classes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/06\/tips-to-help-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tips to Help Concentration<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nStrategies to help you stay focused during study time.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/are-you-sleep-deprived\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Are You Sleep Deprived?<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nTake this quiz to see if you&rsquo;re getting enough rest to perform at your peak.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/06\/how-to-take-better-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Take Better Notes<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nNote taking is an essential feature of a good student. Here is provided some links to improve the skill of note taking.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/write-a-better-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Write a Better Outline<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nClear concise instructions on creating an outline.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/06\/how-to-read-a-text-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Read a Textbook<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nUseful tips on actively reading your college textbook.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/advising-center\/2022\/09\/01\/ease-your-exam-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ease Your Exam Anxiety<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><br>\nStrategies to help you conquer exam anxiety and perform your best when it counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>GPA Calculators<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.registrar.iastate.edu\/students\/grades\/gpa-calc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Calculate Semester GPA<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; Calculate your semester GPA in order to assess your academic progress.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gpacalculator.net\/how-to-raise-gpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Raising Your GPA<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> &mdash; Use this calculator to see what you may need to earn this semester to raise your cumulative GPA goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Starfish Resources for Students<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/NTC-Student-How-to-Use-Starfish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starfish<\/a> &ndash; A communication tool to connect you with your instructors and other sources of support at NTC. Learn how NTC is using Starfish to help you reach your goals, how to set up your Starfish Profile and how to use Starfish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We offer this toolbox of documents and links to help you improve your academic skills. We encourage the use of advisors, tutors and instructors to help you use these tools. 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