Academic Success Resources
Crash Course
Free, engaging educational videos covering dozens of subjects, including science, history, literature, economics, and more. Crash Course is a helpful supplement for reviewing concepts and exploring new topics.
Note-Taking Strategies
Explore proven note-taking methods to help organize information, identify key ideas, and improve study and review habits.
Workshop Resources
Review TRIO academic-success materials covering study strategies, note-taking, learning styles, and research-paper development.
Career Exploration & Professional Development
16Personalities
Explore your personality preferences, communication style, strengths, and potential areas for growth. Use the results as one tool for self-reflection and career exploration.
Strong Interest Inventory
Explore your interests and how they may connect with academic majors and career paths. The Strong Interest Inventory can help identify fields and occupations that align with your preferences.
For more information, contact Melody Faircloth.
Resume Development
Learn how to create a clear, professional resume that highlights your education, experience, skills, leadership, and accomplishments for internships, jobs, and graduate opportunities.
Build Your LinkedIn Profile
Build a professional online presence, highlight your experience and skills, connect with professionals, and explore internships, jobs, and career opportunities through LinkedIn.
Financial Literacy & Money Management
Build practical money-management skills and explore resources for financial aid, budgeting, credit, and responsible financial planning.
Paying for College
Explore federal student aid and McMurry resources for grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and other ways to help pay for college.
Budgeting
Use this worksheet to track income, expenses, and savings while planning a monthly or semester budget.
Understanding Credit
Learn what appears on a credit report, how credit scores are calculated, and why both can affect future financial decisions.
Credit Monitoring Tools
Explore free tools that can help you review and monitor your credit. Availability and features may vary by provider.
Graduate School Preparation
Explore Graduate Programs
TRIO SSS helps students explore graduate education through campus visits and program research. Interested in a particular university or program? Talk with your TRIO Coach about opportunities to learn more.
Use the graduate-school research template to compare programs based on factors such as funding, faculty, location, degree requirements, and learning format.
Entrance Exam Preparation
Some graduate and professional programs require an entrance exam. Always check each program’s admission requirements to determine which exam, if any, is required and allow plenty of time to prepare.
Official Exam Information
Free MCAT Exam Prep
Additional Test Preparation
TRIO Graduate School Preparation Guide
Use this quick-reference guide to:
- Explore graduate school options
- Compare master’s and doctoral degrees
- Understand funding, assistantships, and financial aid
- Plan application timelines and entrance-exam requirements
Start building a clear plan for the next step in your academic journey.
Time Management Resources
Build stronger planning habits, organize your schedule, and use practical tools to manage classes, assignments, deadlines, and other commitments.
Time Management Presentation
Learn practical strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting goals, managing deadlines, reducing procrastination, and staying productive.
Online Weekly Calendar
Create a weekly class schedule online to organize courses, study time, activities, appointments, and other commitments.
Printable Weekly Calendar
Use this printable weekly planner to organize assignments, appointments, goals, study time, and daily responsibilities.
Writing & Research Support
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Find guidance for academic writing, research, source evaluation, and citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.
How to Build a Research Paper
Review a step-by-step guide to planning, researching, organizing, and developing an academic research paper.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
McMurry Counseling Services provides free, confidential support for students experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and other mental health challenges. Appointments are available, with crisis resources available when immediate support is needed.
Abilene Community Resources
Explore McMurry and community resources that can help with healthcare, dental and vision needs, financial assistance, and other personal needs.
McMurry Health Resources
Find medical and mental health support, TimelyCare virtual services, urgent care information, crisis resources, and guidance for finding appropriate care.
Medical Care
Explore community healthcare options for primary care and other medical needs. Eligibility, fees, and services vary by provider.
Dental Assistance
Community programs may provide dental assistance for eligible Taylor County residents experiencing urgent dental needs.
Vision Assistance
Explore local assistance for vision exams, eyeglasses, and other vision-related needs. Eligibility requirements may apply.
Basic Needs & Assistance
Find community assistance for needs such as food, transportation, household items, rent, prescriptions, and other qualifying expenses.
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Pregnancy Resources of Abilene offers pregnancy-related information, testing, ultrasounds, counseling, parenting support, classes, and referrals.