Take Note, Freshmen: Why Good Note-Taking Skills are Key to Success

By Carrigan Waltz

You’re a freshman in college, so you’ve probably taken notes a time or two in your academic career thus far. You probably think that you’ve got them mastered at this point. But are you actually missing out on important information? Could the way you take notes actually improve your recall of the information? The answer is yes. Taking thorough, well-structured notes can help you recall information better, spend less time studying, and improve your grades in the long run.