So, how were those first semester grades? Are you on track to ace this year or will you need to improve to finish strong? Either way, it is the beginning of the second semester and you have to start now to make this semester count. To finish strong you have to start the semester strong; then stay on it through mid-terms and finals. This semester, I’m here to help you do that.

Tuesday, February 3, I’m kicking off the first College in Four Years Grade-Up! Challenge. For the next 15 weeks – through the end of the spring semester – every Tuesday and Thursday I’ll post a task designed to help you work smarter, not harder, to get the grades you want this semester. The tasks are short, easy to accomplish and, they integrate and enhance what you should be doing to earn your degree. GradeUp! tasks are not optional – they’re essential and work for any class, all majors and students at any academic level. The GradeUp! Challenge tasks are tools to help you succeed in college and beyond.

To join the GradeUp! Challenge, click the orange Follow button to the right. I’ll notify you by email when a new post is available or, follow me on twitter @ProfGMS you’ll find the GradeUp! Challenge Tasks on my profile page or use #Ci4YGradeUP hashtag.

The goal is Graduation so, Tuesday 2/3, GradeUp! and let’s get started.