Building Skills

Analytical reading and writing are key to success in many fields. Stay organized, practice effective note-taking, and seek feedback.

Freshman

Wheeler Hall

Draw upon the University’s vast resources to develop essential skills that include writing, language, communication and math skills.

Sophomore

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Assess your technical skills. Improve them with action, for example, by strengthening your writing skills. The reward will be improved assignments, tests, and papers.

Transfer

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Time management is a valuable skill. Take Reading and Composition courses to hone your skills. The Student Learning Center also offers tutoring.

Junior

students walking through Sather Gate

Focus on your major and increase your study hours.  You should be studying a significant amount of time and building your GPA foundation in your major.

Senior

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Organize a group of peers applying to graduate school and peer-review your application materials.

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University of California, Berkeley
College of Letters & Science
Step by Step is a tool for students to enrich their undergraduate academic experience and to prepare for graduate school.

Josephine Moreno
Program Director
Arts & Humanities Graduate Diversity
158 Barrows Hall, MC#2990
Berkeley, Ca 94720-2990
Phone: 510.642.5575

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