How To Succeed In College While Really Trying

Author : Jon B. Gould
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226304671
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Succeed in College (While Really Trying) written by Jon B. Gould and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of preparation and anticipation, many students arrive at college without any real knowledge of the ins and outs of college life. They’ve been focused on finding the right school and have been carefully guided through the nuances of the admissions process, but too often they have little knowledge about how college will be different from high school or what will be expected of them during that crucial first year and beyond. Written by an award-winning teacher, How to Succeed in College (While Really Trying) provides much-needed help to students, offering practical tips and specific study strategies that will equip them to excel in their new environment. Drawing on years of experience teaching at a variety of campuses, from large research universities to small liberal arts colleges, Jon B. Gould gives readers the lay of the land and demystifies the college experience. In the course of the book, students will learn how to identify the best instructors, how to choose classes and settle on a major, how to develop effective strategies for reading and note taking, and how to write good papers and successfully complete exams. Because much of the college experience takes place outside of the classroom, Gould also advises students on how to effectively manage their cocurricular activities, work obligations, and free time, as well as how to take advantage of the typically untapped resources on every campus. With candid advice and insights from a seasoned insider, this guide will leave students better prepared not only to succeed in college but to enjoy it as well.

Author : Daniel R. Schwarz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118974859
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Succeed in College and Beyond written by Daniel R. Schwarz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-10-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Succeed in College and Beyond is an insightful, inspired guide to the undergraduate experience that helps students balance the joy of learning with the necessity of career preparation. Features a wealth of advice for getting the most from an undergraduate education, especially inthe areas of arts and humanities, written by an experienced educator and mentor Covers the entire undergraduate experience, from high school preparation, applications,financial aid, each undergraduate year from freshman to senior, junior year abroad course selection, and extra-curricular activities, to independent study, honors essays, graduate school, dissertations, and career searches Discusses the benefits of pursuing an arts and humanities degree including how to write effectively, speak articulately, and think critically and discusses how to balance the joy and practicality of education in terms of getting vocationally-focused qualifications. Packed with information that is as helpful to students as it is to their parents, teachers, and advisors, this guide is a indispensible resource for prospective and present undergraduates

Author : Donald J. Foss
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
ISBN 13 : 9781433812965
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Complete Guide to College Success written by Donald J. Foss and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College and real life aren't the distinct worlds they are often made out to be. With the skills, knowledge, and attitudes you'll learn in this book you can tackle college work and cope effectively with issues such as: learning in the most effective and efficient way, figuring out the social scene, defining your goals and accomplishing them, and creatively adapting to a changing world. Your Complete Guide to College Success is an up-to-date, evidence-based book that provides a roadmap for how to be successful in college--and afterwards. It covers a comprehensive set of academic and personal topics, and distills research results and advice into a student-friendly, readable package. Companion web site with resources for instructors: http: //pubs.apa.org/books/supp/foss/

Author : Dan Lerner
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316311634
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book U Thrive written by Dan Lerner and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond. Every year, almost 4,000,000 students begin their freshman year at colleges and universities nationwide. Most of them will sleep less and stress out a whole lot more. By the end of the year, 30% of those freshmen will have dropped out. For many, the unforeseen demands of college life are so overwhelming that "the best four years of your life" can start to feel like the worst. Enter Daniel Lerner and Dr. Alan Schlechter, ready to teach students how to not only survive college, but flourish in it. Filled with fascinating science, real-life stories, and tips for building positive lifelong habits, U Thrive addresses the opportunities and challenges every undergrad will face -- from finding a passion to dealing with nightmarish roommates and surviving finals week. Engaging and hilarious, U Thrive will help students grow into the happy, successful alums they all deserve to be.

Author : David T. Conley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787996750
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book College Knowledge written by David T. Conley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although more and more students have the test scores and transcripts to get into college, far too many are struggling once they get there. These students are surprised to find that college coursework demands so much more of them than high school. For the first time, they are asked to think deeply, write extensively, document assertions, solve non-routine problems, apply concepts, and accept unvarnished critiques of their work. College Knowledge confronts this problem by looking at the disconnect between what high schools do and what colleges expect and proposes a solution by identifying what students need to know and be able to do in order to succeed. The book is based on an extensive three-year project sponsored by the Association of American Universities in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. This landmark research identified what it takes to succeed in entry-level university courses. Based on the project's findings - and interviews with students, faculty, and staff - this groundbreaking book delineates the cognitive skills and subject area knowledge that college-bound students need to master in order to succeed in today's colleges and universities. These Standards for Success cover the major subject areas of English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, second languages, and the arts.

Author : Amy Baldwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951693169
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book College Success written by Amy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Patrick S. O'Brien
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615394404
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making College Count written by Patrick S. O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making College Count is a comprehensive resource that will help students excel in college and create great career opportunities after graduation. Much more than a college survival guide, it offers students (and parents) a proven framework to achieve at a high level in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in their work experiences. The book also positions students for success in their future job searches. Making College Count features an eye-catching, two-color design with 78 illustrations, and is written in an approachable, student-friendly voice.

Author : Cal Newport
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Win at College : Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students written by Cal Newport and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John C. Seymour
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780943487168
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Succeed in College by Really Trying written by John C. Seymour and published by . This book was released on 1984-08-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Phyllis Zimbler Miller
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781475281019
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Succeed in High School and Prep for College written by Phyllis Zimbler Miller and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOW TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND PREP FOR COLLEGE is the first book in a 3-book series. This first book contains information specific to high school success and applying to colleges as well as information to help young people with interviewing, creating relationships with potential mentors, and following their passions. Exercises that build on the information are included. Phyllis Zimbler Miller has an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and coaches high school students on their college applications using the marketing principles in this book.