College Success Skills Course
Get a Head Start!
Your success at college may be determined in your first term. Be properly prepared for the college experience, so you do not find yourself in academic trouble.
Make sure you are ready for college. Take the five day pre-college credit course to help prepare for the demands of college.
- Effective reading and note taking
- Time management and goal setting
- Studying for and writing exams
- Listening and speaking skills
- Improving memory and concentration
- Library/research skills
- Managing stress
- Orientation to Olds College
College Success Skills Details
Who can go to College Success Skills?
- All students who have been admitted to Olds College programs that begin in the Fall.
Why attend College Success Skills?
- Get a head start!
- Discover the services that are available to you
- Get three credits on your academic transcript
- Meet key Olds College personnel
- Become familiar with the campus
- Win a bursary
- Make new friends
- Have fun!
Students have said
"The course involves all those need-to-know things."
"This was a great jump-start to the year..."
"It is the most beneficial five days any college student could attend."
"I had a lot of fun!"
"This is an awesome course... just what I needed!"
Staff have said
"This is a beneficial course that makes students feel more confident about working toward their goals, and succeeding throughout college and the rest of their lives."
Dr. Russ Guthrie
Olds College Counsellor
"I recommend this course to anyone who wants to develop the skills and attitudes needed for college success."
Lorrinda Loshney
Olds College Learning Centre
When is College Success Skills?
- August 30 - September 3, 2010
What is included in College Success Skills?
- Getting to know Olds College
- College Success — What is it? How can I make it happen?
- Goal setting
- College level exams:
- preparation,
- writing and
- dealing with test anxiety
- Time management
- Notetaking — keep what you need
- Effective textbook reading
- Research tools — using library resources
- Writing and oral presentations
- Improving memory and understanding learning styles
- Pay tuition (miss the big line-ups!)
- Campus tours
- Chances to win a scholarship!
What do I bring to College Success Skills?
- Binder, paper, pen, pencil and highlighter
- Positive upbeat attitude!
Where can I stay during College Success Skills?
- Live off-campus or make arrangements to stay at the College residence during College Success Skills week.
- Coming on campus but don't know where to go? Print the Olds College campus map for reference.
What is the Cost of College Success Skills?
- Available in March
- If you choose to live in residence, there are additional fees as per the application form. For more information about residence, contact 1 800 661-6537 or 403 556-8375.
To Register for College Success
- Application form for 2010 College Success Skills - Available in March
For more information, contact Student Services at 1-800-661-6537 or 403 556-8281.
