RAMBO

There is no insurance policy against academic accidents. Occurring most frequently during the freshman year of college, such accidents result in academic probation, suspension and dismissal. Recovery is difficult, expensive and time-consuming.

Like car accidents, student academic failure most often occurs due to inattention, a lack of preparation and inaccurate beliefs about what it takes to succeed. 

Student attention to academic tasks is sometimes hijacked by new freedoms, student over-involvement in campus activities, video games and substance abuse. Some common college myths also a contribute to academic fender benders:

Just as student drivers are taught defensive driving, parents and educators can teach high school students about defensive studying. Defensive academic study tactics and skills include: