How To Be Academically Organized

Being organized for school can be a challenge if you manage multiple classes, a job, or extracurriculars. Below, you will find ways to be more academically organized. Following these tips will help you develop organizational skills for the future.

1. Use Dividers to Manage Different Classes

Using dividers keeps you organized as you can easily find the folder to a class or labelled section. Dividers can be used in situations where you are managing a lot of subjects and work that needs to be kept safely. You can use a divider for a class to store homework so you do not lose it.

2. Do Not Shove Your Homework Into Your Backpack

Shoving homework into your backpack will allow you to adapt to a situation where you lack organization skills. If you lack organization skills, this means that you may not be able to finish your homework on time or, cannot find the section needed for class. Losing information that is valuable can be tough especially when you need to study for a test. Avoid shoving homework into your backpack; instead, try using folders that are labelled for its class.

3. Use a Schedule to Keep Track of Deadlines

Using a schedule to help keep track of deadlines allows you to maintain a functional day without distractions. Schedules help track deadlines for assignments, homework, and tests. When you follow a schedule, you are managing your time to finish work so you do not fall behind.

4. Learn to Prioritize Homework and Projects

Prioritizing means putting the most important work first. When you have multiple assignments due at once but you cannot manage them, prioritize. For example, you have homework due tomorrow at 2 PM, but your final assignment is also due tomorrow at 9 AM. In this scenario, you would want to finish your final assignment first, then finish your homework.

5. Ask Teachers For Extensions If Necessary

You should not be ashamed of asking teachers for an extension if you need one. Personally, I have asked teachers for an extension when I am feeling overloaded or if I am experiencing other complications. In fact, talking to your teachers helps them to better understand your situation. This helps with organization so that you can get your work done on time.

In conclusion, when you are following these simple organization skills, you are maintaining an easier organized lifestyle. Through asking your teachers questions, using dividers instead of shoving your papers into your bag and, prioritizing, you have made an easier academic lifestyle!

Edited By: Ally Chan

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Samrit Rull is a Grade 10 Student at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph, Ontario.