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    Never Miss Another Assignment: 3 Tips to Manage Your Academic Work

    Sara Powell

    As a college student, have you ever totally missed an assignment due date and forgot to turn it in? Do you struggle with procrastination at times? In high school my grades weren’t nearly as good as the grades I’ve made in college. What do I owe my 3.85 GPA in college to? Staying on top of my work and assignments! I found that being constantly reminded of my upcoming assignments allowed me to have no choice but to stay completely on top of them.

    To avoid being slapped into confusion and sadness by an unexpected assignment, make sure you expect that assignment! Here are 3 simple tips that will allow you to stay on top of due dates and assignments and allow your GPA to soar!

    Syllabus meets Planner

    We all know about the helpful guide that is given to us by our professors during the first week of class. Instead of just skimming through it and never referring back to it, plug all important due dates and deadlines into your planner as soon as you get your syllabi.