Key Strategies to Improve Academic Success while in college  This question is specific to what is your why…why are you in college, what is your driving force, how do you see yourself in 2 years and where would you like to be? What skill and development do you need to hone in on to get you where you what to be? What happens if you fail to reach your destination of success…how do you rebuild or reassess yourself to propel you to being the best you you can be while setting yourself up for success.