4. Pick one course that you will take next semester and plan an academic makeover for yourself. In the course you select, experiment with some of the academic strategies described in this chapter to alter your typical approach to reading, studying, completing assignments, and engaging in class. Monitor your progress early to be sure that the changes are not adversely affecting your performance. Take notice of what does and does not work for you, and consider which of your new strategies you could incorporate into your other courses.