How do you know how much to study?

I sort of wish there was a progress bar like there was in Sims 3 so you get an idea as to how well your sim is doing. Instead you are left in the dark in the Sims 4.

As mentioned just skilling up in the class’ skill is enough to get you an A+. Studying isn’t necessary if you work out for fitness etc. I find that makes it a bit too easy. Studying should be essential and there should be a progress bar like in Sims 3 so you get an idea of how much to study.

"Jean;c-17321171" wrote:
Honest answer? I don't know. I just do as much as I can, leaving time out to do fun stuff too.

Hehehe, this reminds of myself back in college. Although, I almost never had time for fun stuff, maybe only Saturday night. Gah, all your comments make me want to have the pack in my hands right now, only a few more days for me to go!

"gothprincess4ever;c-17324427" wrote:

"Jean;c-17321171" wrote:
Honest answer? I don't know. I just do as much as I can, leaving time out to do fun stuff too.

Hehehe, this reminds of myself back in college. Although, I almost never had time for fun stuff, maybe only Saturday night. Gah, all your comments make me want to have the pack in my hands right now, only a few more days for me to go!

That is so true! I have to admit I was quite shocked how much the whole experience reminded me of my own college experience, especially since I was able to enroll my Sim in Language and Literature (I majored in Eng. Lang. & Literature myself). It really is a well fleshed out pack. I only wish there were at least some classes that are more hands on and interactive, but there are others things I enjoyed so much, It didn't bother me to as much as I'd thought it would. :smiley:

The sim I'm playing had A+ in all of his classes this past semester. I have him majoring in a subject where I beefed up his skills beforehand. I am also having him build skills in electives. Sometimes that seems to help. I had him doing an elective in rocket science while one of his core classes was in astrophysics. That might have helped the boost.

I haven't had him do as much regular studying, focusing more on completing the tasks. Per advice on here, I also got him to level 3 in the research skill, so he is completing assignments faster. I think it is realistic. He is getting more competent and organized while his classmates who goofed off fell behind.

I kind of like that the grades aren't completely predictable or easy. It might not be totally realistic that he went from failing high school to straight As but I said that he just needed the right teachers and a subject that really interests him.