Ten Things for Midshipmen Academic Success

1) STAY AWAKE, ALERT, AND PARTICIPATE IN CLASS! Class participation will be a component of your grade in most courses.

2) Take notes in class and REVIEW your notes.

3) Do all homework problems even if your professor does not collect them.

4) Develop and follow a sound time management plan.

5) Start research for projects and papers early.

6) Read assignments in the course syllabus, BEFORE going to class. Even if you don’t fully understand the reading, the class discussion will be far more meaningful if you have had some acquaintance with the material.

7) Study outside Bancroft Hall if necessary. Avoid environments that will distract you.

8) Do not be satisfied with just “being SAT.” USNA is about excellence, not mediocrity.

9) Keep all your notes, class work, and quizzes/tests organized and in a notebook.

10) Get to know your professors on an individual basis! The two of you will benefit.

Optional - Try to get at least 6 hours of sleep a night. Most people don’t function well on less than that.

Source – USNA Plebe Handbook 2004