Moms with college scholarships need to know a syllabus
October 23, 2012
If you have never been to college you may not have seen a course syllabus in your life. It is basically an outline of the class requirements, but it also serves as the most important guidebook to a college course you will ever see, and you get it on the first day class. Instead of zoning out while the professor is explaining things or tucking it away into a folder pocket, there is in-depth analysis to be done that can help you keep your college scholarship.
Learning the ropes
In many ways, a course syllabus is a cheat sheet for the whole class. It explains all the major assignments and when they are due, giving single moms plenty of opportunity to chart progress on these important tasks. By the time they're due, papers could have already been done for weeks, sparing mothers the stress that most college kids go through the night before a midterm assignment is due. What's more, it alerts class participants of expectations for success, meaning if talking in class is 10 percent or more of a final grade, a single mom can be mindful of that every session and do her best to get full marks.
Knowing the classHaving a regiment and being able to track class landmarks can help single mothers make sure their grades are on track throughout the semester to maintain college scholarships. This is essential, especially when dealing with other elements of life that can make everything seem more chaotic, as it can help them get a leg up on studying for exams and finishing homework assignments well before they are due.
The other benefit of a syllabus is that it clarifies the school materials students will need. For a mom on a tight budget, knowing how to cut corners is an important part of saving money every month, so finding out if an older version of the textbook can be used might save a om hundreds of dollars on necessary volumes.
Organization gives single moms a better sense of control. A syllabus is the best weapon in the fight against college chaos, so mastering its contents and learning how to use it to its maximum potential should be a priority for all single mothers with college scholarships.
