Tips for using ‘My Tasks’ through CaliforniaColleges.edu
With final exams right around the corner, it can be stressful to manage time for assignments, studying for exams, extracurricular activities and more. To help students with prioritizing their to-do’s, California Colleges offers a helpful tool called ‘My Tasks’. My Tasks allows students to add their tasks in an organized and accessible way with their upcoming deadlines, they can be categorized by academics, financial aid, college or career planning. My Tasks can even be accessed through your online calendar, printed out and shared with your counselor, parent or mentor to stay accountable and seek support when needed.
Students can access ‘My Tasks’ by:
Signing into California Colleges.edu
Important Links section in the right-side bar found on the ‘College, career, and financial aid’ pages
Some Tips to Remember when using ‘My Tasks’:
Keep tasks specific. Describe each task so you will be able to remember it when you read it again later.
Include details, so when you look back at My Tasks, you can pick up where you left off.
Add due dates. This will keep you on track towards checking items off of your list.
Share the list with someone else if you think it will help you stay on track. Having someone else remind you of key dates is a good way to hold yourself accountable.
For large projects, break it down into manageable tasks. For example, for applying to colleges, organize this project into three tasks: gathering application materials, writing a personal statement, and filling out college applications.
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