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SIU Academic Success Self Assessment
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SIU Academic Success Self-Assessment
Read each statement and choose the answer that best describes you. There are five sections with five questions per section.
Estimated time to complete: 3 minutes
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Section 1: Time Management
I use a planner, calendar, or app to keep track of assignments and deadlines.
I use a planner, calendar, or app to keep track of assignments and deadlines.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I begin assignments several days before they are due.
I begin assignments several days before they are due.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I set aside regular time each week for studying.
I set aside regular time each week for studying.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I can balance my academic responsibilities with my personal commitments.
I can balance my academic responsibilities with my personal commitments.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I usually complete assignments before the deadline.
I usually complete assignments before the deadline.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Section 2: Study Strategies
I know which study techniques work best for me.
I know which study techniques work best for me.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I review course material regularly instead of only before exams.
I review course material regularly instead of only before exams.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
When I don't understand something, I try a different learning strategy.
When I don't understand something, I try a different learning strategy.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I actively engage with course materials by taking notes, summarizing, or practicing.
I actively engage with course materials by taking notes, summarizing, or practicing.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I can usually identify what I need to improve after receiving feedback.
I can usually identify what I need to improve after receiving feedback.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Section 3: Organization
My class notes and course materials are well organized.
My class notes and course materials are well organized.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I know where to find important information for each of my classes.
I know where to find important information for each of my classes.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I keep track of quizzes, exams, and assignment/project deadlines.
I keep track of quizzes, exams, and assignment/project deadlines.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I have a study space where I can focus without many distractions.
I have a study space where I can focus without many distractions.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I usually have the materials I need before class begins.
I usually have the materials I need before class begins.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Section 4: Academic Confidence
I believe I can succeed in my courses if I put in consistent effort.
I believe I can succeed in my courses if I put in consistent effort.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
When coursework becomes difficult, I continue working rather than giving up.
When coursework becomes difficult, I continue working rather than giving up.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I feel confident communicating with my instructors.
I feel confident communicating with my instructors.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I believe I can improve even if I receive a poor grade.
I believe I can improve even if I receive a poor grade.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I feel prepared for the academic expectations of college.
I feel prepared for the academic expectations of college.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Section 5: Help-Seeking
If I struggle in a class, I ask for help before I fall behind.
If I struggle in a class, I ask for help before I fall behind.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I know what academic support services are available on campus.
I know what academic support services are available on campus.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I would feel comfortable meeting with an Academic Coach.
I would feel comfortable meeting with an Academic Coach.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I ask classmates, tutors, or instructors questions when I need clarification.
I ask classmates, tutors, or instructors questions when I need clarification.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I am willing to try new strategies to improve my academic performance.
I am willing to try new strategies to improve my academic performance.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
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