For advisement about courses in the Forensic Science major, you should contact Dr. Sandra Swenson at sswenson@jjay.cuny.edu.

• Become familiar with the organization of the chapter by looking at the table of contents and the chapter outline. This will help you understand the material easier.
• Change headings of chapter sections into questions. Then see if you can answer those questions after you finished reading the section. This will help you focus on the most important information and check if you've understood the section.
• Pay attention to visual aids and diagrams throughout the chapter. This will improve your understanding of the material.
• Underline or highlight important parts after you finished reading a section. Write key words in the margins of the book. Use a good dictionary if necessary. This will help you focus on important information, especially when you are studying for a test.
• Make sure to take about 2-3 minute breaks about every half hour, and try not to read an assignment longer than 20 pages at one time. This will improve your concentration.
• Try to get as much reading done as possible when your mind is most alert.

• Make sure to do the assigned reading before every class. You will understand the content of the professor's lectures better.
• Come to class on time and sit near the front of the room. You will stay focused and be less distracted.
• Take notes that have as many specific examples as possible from the lecture. You will be able to use these examples for your test or other assignments.
• After each class, review your notes. Add any important missing information while you still remember the information.
• Review all of your notes from the class once a week and before each exam. Your notes will help you remember material from early in the semester.

• Before you start writing your assignments, make sure you've done all the reading and other related homework so you will have all the information you need to complete the assignments.
• When writing your assignments, make sure that you use your own language and that you use different examples than the ones used in the textbook. This will show that you understood the material.
• Make sure you understand the format of a lab report and the different writing styles for each section of a lab report. To get good grades on your assignments, you must follow these rules.

• Create periods of study time and breaks. For example, establish a 50-minute period of studying with a 10-minute break. Your concentration will improve and you will be able to retain more.
• Prioritize your assignments. Try to complete the hardest assignments first. This way, you'll have enough energy to complete the most challenging assignments.
• Create a daily "to do" list, and start keeping a weekly planner. This will help you organize the busy schedule that you will have in college.
• Start working on your assignments as soon as you receive them. If you learn how to avoid procrastination, you will eliminate a lot stress in your life and improve the quality of your work.

To receive tutoring for your science and mathematics classes, visit the Math/Science Resource Center (MSRC).

Math/Science Resource Center
Room L.1.94
524 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Phone: 646.557.4635
Director: Michele Doney

I'm good at calculations, no problem with it, but the theory and definition, that's so hard. I didn't study it a lot in my country. So, I went to the math and science tutoring center. They were very helpful there.
To receive tutoring and counseling for your science classes, visit the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP).

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
Phone: 212.237.8989
Email: rpilette@jjay.cuny.edu
Director: Ronald Pilette 

To receive tutoring for your writing assignments and to attend special workshops on writing lab reports for your science classes, visit the Writing Center.

Writing Center
Room L.1.68
524 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Phone:212.237.8569
Director: Livia Katz

To receive tutoring for your writing assignment if English is not your first language, visit the Center for English Language Support (CELS).

Center for English Language Support
North Hall
Room 1201N
455 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212.237.8231
Director: Christopher Davis

To receive counseling services, such as psychological and academic counseling, visit the Counseling Services Center.

The Counseling Services Center
Room L.68.00
524 West 59th St. New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.237.8111