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LEARNING CENTER LearningCenter.unt.edu. Learning Center Programs. Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab Speed Reading Academic Success Program Connecting for Success Academic Resource Library. Volunteer Tutor Program. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab Speed Reading Academic Success Program Connecting for Success Academic Resource Library

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Free Tutors Tutors are top UNT students Available to ALL UNT students Over 150 upper and lower level

courses

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Available during select times in afternoon and evening Courses include:

-Math -Physics-Statistics -Chemistry-Biology

Provided through live tutoring and online discussion board Check back in the fall for full details

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Targets traditionally difficult courses In class tutor Group study sessions Develop skills for future courses Courses include:

-Math 1010 -College Algebra-Political Science -History-English -Biology-Statistics -Music Theory

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Offered throughout the year Workshops meet for one hour Rotating schedule and topics Topics include:

-Time Management-Note Taking-Test Taking Tips & Anxiety -Learning Styles

Learning Success Learning Success WorkshopsWorkshops

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Offered throughout the year 5 week series, meets once per week Small group $20 fee Topics include:

-Time Management -Note Taking-Test Preparation -Motivation

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Offered throughout the year 5 week series, meets once per week $30 fee Topics include:

-Comprehension-Increasing Speed-Memory

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Offered year-round Required for Academic Alert students Students will be contacted 90 min group session with referral Topics Include:

-Study Skills -Campus Resources-Note Taking -Test Taking Tips

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Helps students showcase their best attributes when applying to graduate school.

Usually held twice a month Topics include:

-The Admissions Process-Preparing for Entrance Exams-Letters of Recommendation-Writing a Personal Statement

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Referral program Individualized Academic Assistance One-on-one meetings with our staff

available year-round Creating connections between

students and academic resources

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Books and computer assisted instruction

Exam preparation materials-CPA -LSAT-CLEP -MCAT-GMAT -TExES-GRE -TOEFL

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Satellite office Located in Kerr Hall 105B SIL office hours LC programming offered at

designated times Study area

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University Union, Suite 323940.369.7006

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Tips for SuccessTips for SuccessTips for SuccessTips for Success

Attend and participate in EVERY class Visit professors during their office hours Refer often to your course syllabus Ask questions Use a planner Attend campus events and join organizations Prepare thoroughly for exams and

assignments (DON’T CRAM!) Start a study group Use your campus resources