3a. Break the Curve Action Steps | ResidentAssistant.com

Overview

Instructions

Introduction

Part I:
Base Building Basics

Break the Curve

Part II:
Teacher Taming Techniques

Part III:
Street-Smart
Study Strategies

Base Building Basics | 3. Break the Curve | 3a. Break the Curve Action Steps

Break the Curve Action Steps

Do whatever it takes to convince yourself that you can, will, and do deserve an "A" in every course.
Find out from the professor or another student if anybody ever earned an "A" in the class before. If so, so can you.
Raise your expectations by adopting your own grading system (not your college's).
Make "C's" a thing of the past for you.
Put forth an effort you can be proud of, and graciously accept whatever grade you get.
Ask yourself: do I really expect to get an "A" in this course? If not, start from the top again.

Confidence Exercise:
(Find the corresponding section on your worksheet)

1. Write down three reasons why you DESERVE to get the highest grade in every class:

2. Write down three reasons why you WILL get the highest grade in every class:

3. Write down three things you can do to guarantee you will get the highest grade in every class:

Affirmations:

Write down the following three affirmations and post them somewhere you can read them everyday:

1. "I can do ALL things through God who strengthens me."

2."I am blessed and highly favored."

3. "I will get what I expect. Therefore, I expect the best."

Don't go on to Part II until you have completed these action steps on your worksheet!!

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