Probation?

Oh ok thanks :)

"MDianaSims;c-17466240" wrote:

"wylmite1986;c-17466220" wrote:
Well she had no skills basically when she started school and now on some of the stuff she's on like level 6 now. Does that what studying helps with? To gain that skill?

"MDianaSims;c-17466213" wrote:
Did your sim have a low level in the skill related to the courses she took? I've found having a high skill level in the relevant skill means you need to put in less effort.

Not exactly. Studying helps improve the course grade. If your sim has 0 skill in the skill related to the class they're following, then they'll need to study in addition to doing homework and attending classes if you want a good grade.
Also, don't submit coursework or presentations early in the term, it'll prevent your sim form additional studying because they already handed in their final assignment.

I also want to ask this.

If your sim is attending a class, do you have them take notes?

I read somewhere that attending office hours helps too.

I think the taking notes helps them gain skills I think is what I read. So I am trying to switch back and forth.

"EgonVM;c-17466596" wrote:
I also want to ask this.

If your sim is attending a class, do you have them take notes?

I think being late for class (Looking at you slow travel Foxbury campus) will drop your sims grades, it seemed to do that for my sim.
I have my sims take notes in class to keep their grades up and once I noticed the grades dropping I had them study and emailed the prof to find out how they were doing. If you haven't turned in your paper or project yet, the prof will tell you you aren't doing well in the email.

"wylmite1986;c-17467003" wrote:
I think the taking notes helps them gain skills I think is what I read. So I am trying to switch back and forth.

"EgonVM;c-17466596" wrote:
I also want to ask this.

If your sim is attending a class, do you have them take notes?

Well, according to the extra information that comes when you hover over it, it increases grade gain. Actively listening increases skill gain rate.

"MDianaSims;c-17466240" wrote:

"wylmite1986;c-17466220" wrote:
Well she had no skills basically when she started school and now on some of the stuff she's on like level 6 now. Does that what studying helps with? To gain that skill?

"MDianaSims;c-17466213" wrote:
Did your sim have a low level in the skill related to the courses she took? I've found having a high skill level in the relevant skill means you need to put in less effort.

Also, don't submit coursework or presentations early in the term, it'll prevent your sim form additional studying because they already handed in their final assignment.

Not quite true, I had 2 sims go through uni and for both their presentation and paper early on. I had them improve it till they no longer could and handed it in. They passed, of course while doing homework and studying, but if your sim prepares their presentation or paper work they can get a good grade early on

A lot of good ideas here. I also recommend joining organizations that align with your degree and attending their events. You get extra credit for that once you've reached level 2 in the organization. The quickest way to reach level 2 is by spamming the organization socials with another member.