My DS will be attending MMI. Any recommendations for preparing for the academic course load? Any recommended reading? With the school year being cut short and summer upon us, I'm wondering if anyone has any specific suggestions for keeping the mind sharp.
Preparing for Academics
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Has your DS received his academic schedule for MMI yet? Their schedule will be based on which track he will be in. If he's SAP- they usually take English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Military Science. If they are Army SAP, they will take history instead of physics. Did your DS take AP classes in HS?
He has not received his schedule as far as I know. He was in honors classes with the exception of AP biology. He is Army SAP. I realize there are things that can be done in preparation for the physical component but was curious to know if there were any suggestions for preparing academically. Maybe similar to summer reading or anything else other prospective students might have done during the summer just to stay sharp.
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This may not be the answer you’re expecting, but I believe fully valid for your question. One critical way to prepare for the academic load in any college-based officer-development program is to sharpen your time-management skills.
You’ll have to do well in academics amid many other obligations — military, athletic, other extracurriculars. Those who have strong time-management skills tend to do best. Smarts can only get you so far if you’re not adept at organizing yourself, setting priorities, being efficient, saying no, knowing when full effort is called for vs. moderate effort.
We all get 24 hours per day. We know that starting each day. So those who make the smartest use of them tend to be the most successful — both as cadets/mids and as officers.
You’ll have to do well in academics amid many other obligations — military, athletic, other extracurriculars. Those who have strong time-management skills tend to do best. Smarts can only get you so far if you’re not adept at organizing yourself, setting priorities, being efficient, saying no, knowing when full effort is called for vs. moderate effort.
We all get 24 hours per day. We know that starting each day. So those who make the smartest use of them tend to be the most successful — both as cadets/mids and as officers.
I fully agree. Your point is right on target! Thank you!!
As a general thing, I would highly recommend the book by Cal Newport: "How To Become a Straight-A Student:
The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less"
It will help you with time management and how to be more efficient.
Also have them read the book "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin DeBecker.
Make sure they know how to use an ATM, write/send a letter and Wash their clothes.
Also make sure they learn about all of the methods they can get help at MMI:
e.g.
Tutors
Professor Office hours
Study Groups
The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less"
It will help you with time management and how to be more efficient.
Also have them read the book "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin DeBecker.
Make sure they know how to use an ATM, write/send a letter and Wash their clothes.
Also make sure they learn about all of the methods they can get help at MMI:
e.g.
Professor Office hours
Study Groups
