Student Testimonials
When asked about the biggest takeaway from the course, students said:
9th Grade Student, Woodward Academy
Thank you Mrs. Barron for helping me organize all my work and creating a plan for me to complete all my work at pace. I could not have done all that work without your help. Thank you for helping me finish the year strong.
10th Grade Student, The Westminster School
“I learned tools to not only be a better student but to increase my abilities as a student. This class has opened my eyes and helped me to change my learning techniques for a better end result.”
10th Grade Student, Riverwood High School
“My biggest takeaway from this class is that just reading isn’t studying.”
7th Grade Student, The Lovett School
“I learned better ways to study and better ways to plan things in this class.”
10th Grade Student, The Lovett School
“The best way to study is by studying actively using multiple senses.”
10th Grade Student, The Westminster School
“My biggest take away from this class is the binder organization system because in the past my binders and backpack have been messy and I tend to lose papers.”
7th Grade Student, Woodward Academy
“How to manage my time. How to plan.”
8th Grade Student, St. Pius
“To forecast your work and how to look ahead.”
11th Grade Student, Atlanta Classical Academy
“The most important thing that I learned is how to forecast. I think that will help me a lot in school.”
10th Grade Student, St. Pius
“I learned to read all of the instructions before beginning an assignment.”
M.S., Junior at Savannah College of Art & Design
“This stuff is relevant no matter what your age / grade!” –
10th Grade Student, The Lovett School
“The best way to study is by studying actively using multiple senses.”
9th Grade Student, Paideia
“Everything has its place.”
7th Grade Student, Covenant Christian School
“The most helpful thing was test analysis.”
R.P.
“The most helpful thing I’ve learned in this class is test analysis. I don’t often learn from my mistakes and get better at a subject.”
6th Grade Student at Holy Innocents Episcopal School
This camp really helped me with notes and remembering more than I thought I would. Notes and Forecasting really help.
7th Grade Student at Holy Innocents Episcopal School
The biggest thing I learned this week is that I found an easier way to study.
6th Grade Student at Holy Innocents Episcopal
Forecasting, making a schedule and the teachers
7th Grade Student at The Lovett School
My biggest takeaway from this are some study strategies and actions.
7th Grade Student at Woodward Academy
The project management session and better ways to study.
6th Grade Student at The Westminster Schools
Read questions and take your time before working on a test.
11th Grade Student at Atlanta International School
I learned that I need to be more mindful of what I need to do and the instructions.
9th Grade Student at the Paideia School
Organizational skills
7th Grade Student at The Globe Academy
Easier ways to study.
7th Grade Student at The Cottage School
Organization
6th Grade Student at Our Lady of Assumption
To use my agenda and plan before tests.
7th Grade Student at The Lovett School
If you’re organized, you will do well on tests.
8th Grade Student at Hendricks Middle
I need to change my study habits for certain classes and that time is a finite resource.
9th Grade Student at Innovation Academy
I learned how to be more organized and better study skills.
9th Grade Student at Mount Vernon
Planning out projects in advance and forecasting.
6th Grade Student at The Lovett School
How to take notes and test analysis.
7th Grader at Woodward Academy
Learning to efficiently use the planner.
7th Grader at Woodward Academy
How to really study and learn the red pen thing helped the most.
9th Grader at North Atlanta High School
You have to know what you already know and what you don’t know to efficiently study.
9th Grader at The Galloway School
This class showed me that putting in effort, you can become an effective student.
6th Grader at High Meadows School
You have to do the work to get the grade.
11th Grader at Woodward Academy
I now have better study actions to help me become a better student.
7th Grader at Saint Pauls
I learned how to plan in advance.
6th Grader at Barber Middle School
Executive functions are important.
9th Grader at Alpharetta High School
- Be accountable
- Time management is very important
10th Grader at Atlanta International School
- If it’s not written down it doesn’t happen
- Read directions carefully
8th Grader at Woodward Academy
I learned how to study effectively.
9th Grader at Starrs Mill High School
How to plan my days/weeks
How to slow down when taking tests.
9th Grader at Cambridge High School
I learned how to use a calendar for everyday use. I also learned other ways to stay organized that will help a lot.
9th Grader at Westminster Schools
Even though I’m capable, I need to learn how to better utilize my skills. Don’t just “study more”. It’s not about needing more time. It’s about use time better.
9th Grader at West Forsyth High School
Staying on top of everything.
8th Grader at Longwood Middle School.
Be a better student.
9th Grader at Rabun Gap
The best way to study is something that is multi-sensory.
7th Grader at Lost Mountain Middle School
The organization and study skills.
6th Grader at Atlanta International School
The thing I took away from this week’s class is that an organized folder/binder helps me with homework. Forecasting and going over steps for test taking.
9th Grader at Pope High School
My biggest takeaway was how I don’t need to only study, but develop skills to help during the test.
9th Grader at Holy Innocents Episcopal School
My biggest takeaway is that the mental side of school will be developed as you get organized and study effectively.
7th Grader at Westminster Schools
My biggest takeaway is that I need to forecast and read directions carefully.
9th Grader at Buford City High School
The importance of planning ahead.
7th Grader at Westminster Schools
Be honest about your effort.
9th Grader at Marist
I learned how to be an effective student in all areas, specifically organization.