Study groups have an important place in college and at work. In college, members of study groups offer each other moral support and share ideas. At work, colleagues may form groups to study for a licensing exam, learn about a new product, design a marketing campaign, or prepare for a big meeting or presentation. Forming a study group at school can help you build teamwork skills — skills that many potential employers value.

With these advantages in mind, build a plan for forming a college study group by answering the following seven questions: