Course description

Improves the study and learning skills of incoming first-year students. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of skills necessary to achieve academic success. Topics include time management, note taking, mapping, textbook comprehension, exam preparation, and exam strategies. The application of theory to the demands of Cornell course work is stressed.

Restricted to students in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program. Credit toward graduation depends on individual college.

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Previously offered classes

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Michael Chen
Michael Chen
Senior Lecturer, The Learning Strategy Center

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Michael Chen
Michael Chen
Senior Lecturer, The Learning Strategy Center

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Florencia Ardon
Florencia Ardon
Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Florencia Ardon
Florencia Ardon
Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Aaron King
Aaron King
Lecturer

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Christopher Aloric House
Christopher Aloric House
Visiting Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religion

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Christopher Aloric House
Christopher Aloric House
Visiting Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religion

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Aaron King
Aaron King
Lecturer

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Elizabeth Ogata
Elizabeth Ogata
Lecturer of Biology

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Tim Lavis
Tim Lavis
Lecturer

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Ashley Heim
Ashley Heim
Lecturer