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Thank you for your interest in learning more about the academic support services available at Thomas College. Please take a few minutes to complete this form. Your answers will guide us in recommending the appropriate service for you. *Required Fields

*Name:

SS#:

Phone:

Address:

*Email:

What is your current year in school?

Has anyone in your family attended college?

If so, who?

What are your educational goals?

What are your career goals?

Educational Background

Course Number of Years Expected Grade

Learning Habits

How much time do you spend studying for your courses?

days per weekhours per day.

What kinds of responsibilities outside of classes may affect your studies?

Work Hobbies Sports

Family Other

If other, please specify:

How much time do you spend on them?days per weekhours per day.

Where do you study?

Answer these questions using the following scale:
1=Never 2=Seldom 3=Sometimes 4=Frequently 5=Always
I begin my homework assignment on the day it is assigned.	1 2 3 4 5
I keep up to date on my class assignments.	1 2 3 4 5
I use my instructor as a resource.	1 2 3 4 5
I review my notes after class.	1 2 3 4 5
I try to identify potential test questions when I review my class material.	1 2 3 4 5
I read the review questions and summaries of a chapter before I read the chapter in full.	1 2 3 4 5

Learning Styles

People learn in various ways. The more you know about how you learn, the greater your chances for success. The purpose of this section is to help you become more aware of your learning style.

Ask yourself how often you:
1=Never 2=Seldom 3=Sometimes 4=Frequently 5=Always
Stop and mentally review what I've read.	1 2 3 4 5
Study with some noise around me.	1 2 3 4 5
Learn through verbal instruction from others.	1 2 3 4 5
Learn through direct involvement.	1 2 3 4 5
Learn by seeing and watching demonstrations.	1 2 3 4 5
Learn by repeating things to myself.	1 2 3 4 5
Remember telephone numbers without writing them down.	1 2 3 4 5
Get up and move around while studying.	1 2 3 4 5
Study with others.	1 2 3 4 5

More About Learning

I learn best: by seeing by hearing by doing

My best class is/was:

Why?

I like my favorite instructor because:

The study techniques I use are:

My greatest strength as a student is:

How do you rate your present skills in these areas?
1=Poor 2=Fair 3=Good
Reading Speed	1 2 3	Writing	1 2 3
Reading Comprehension	1 2 3	Listening	1 2 3
Mathematics Calculation	1 2 3	Computer Skills	1 2 3
Mathematical Reasoning	1 2 3	Oral Communication	1 2 3

Study Skills

An important part of college success is how you study and manage your assignments.

How do you rate yourself in these study skills?
1=Poor 2=Fair 3=Good
Managing Time	1 2 3	Reducing Procrastination	1 2 3
Taking Tests	1 2 3	Managing Stress	1 2 3
Taking Notes	1 2 3	Thinking Critically	1 2 3
Reading Textbooks	1 2 3	Following Directions	1 2 3
Increasing Memory	1 2 3	Maintaining Attention	1 2 3
Studying Math	1 2 3
Of these study skills, which one(s) would you like to improve?

Thank you for completing this survey. You will soon receive a response from the Thomas College Center for Academic Success. (207) 859-1205

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