The Secrets of College Success
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (932 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 047087466X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great book, hundreds of useful tips This book has tons of useful information about how to do well at college. The great thing is that it's written in the form of top-ten and do's and don'ts lists, so it's easy to read and you get the information quickly. It was even pretty funny. I learned a lot about how to take tests and write papers, how to study and take better notes, and how to start pr. Way better, and more useful, than I expected! R S Cobblestone Good and useful ideas, efficient in presentation, blah, blah, yada, yada.Want to know what I really think?First, here's some background. Twenty years of undergraduate advising. Twenty years of undergraduate teaching, with both specialized and general education courses. Like the authors of this book, I've heard it all, seen it all (or so I think, until a ne. Everything You Wish You Knew From Those Who Know the Drill ChristineMM This nonfiction book presents over 600 tips for college students to learn the ins and outs of how to be successful in college. It's arranged by topic into chapters using lists or bullet point presentation of the material, thus it is a fast read and non-intimidating. Some parts are repetitive but I'm not complaining, in trying to be thorough in the list for
The over 600 tips in this book will show you: How to pick good courses and avoid bad professorsHow to develop “college-level” skills and habits that’ll put you ahead of the packHow to get through the freshman comp, math, language, and lab science requirements--in one tryHow to figure out what’s going to be on the tests, and what professors are looking for in papers and presentationsHow to pick a major you’ll really like--and be good atHow to get the edge for graduate school--or the inside track to a really good jobAnd much more.The tips are quick and easy-to-use, and the advice is friendly and supportive. It’s as if you had your own personal professor guiding you on the path to college success.. Written by award-winning professors Lynn Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman, it’s loaded with insider information that only professors know--but few are willing to reveal. If you’re currently a college student, or plan on being one, you need to check out this book
Many students are college-bound with no real idea what to expect once they enter the realm of higher education. Learning to implement some of the tips will make them more successful in college, and they will likely reap benefits during their high school tenure as well.–Gina Bowling, South Gibson County High School, Medina, TN. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up–Full of practical and easy-to-implement tips, this handbook is written in brief segments, perfect for the short attention span of the YouTube generation. No redistribution permitted. While covering the basics found in other “how to be successful in college”-type books (study skills, time management, test-taking tips), this one also has sections on other issues that students will likely face