Success in College From C's in High School to A's in College

by Burns, Peter F.

• ISBN13: 9781578864591
• ISBN10: 1578864593
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-17
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

Success in College provides important information and advice that students need in order to learn more and receive higher grades.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Purpose of This Book: You Can Make College a Learning Experience	v
1 What Is the Goal of Your Collegiate Experience?: The Goal Is to Learn	1	(5)
2 Expectations: This Isn't High School, Toto	6	(7)
3 Preparing for the Semester: How to Outrun the Avalanche	13	(23)
4 Stages of the Semester: Will You Work Hard during the Dog Days?	36	(4)
5 Study Habits: Make Studying a Habit	40	(13)
6 Advice on Exams: Prepare, Don't Cram	53	(18)
7 Paper Writing: Build a Tasty and Well-Presented Cake	71	(11)
8 Notes: Write, Read, Write, Read, Read	82	(5)
9 Your Professors: Is the Professor Dr. Jekyll or Mr./Ms. Hyde?	87	(13)
10 Scheduling of Classes: Make a Well-Balanced Schedule	100	(4)
11 In-Class Etiquette: Oh, Behave!	104	(5)
12 Evaluate Your Performance: Figure Out What You Did Wrong and Try to Fix It	109	(5)
13 Good Student versus Not-So-Good Student: Which One Are You? Which One Will You Be?	114	(8)
14 How Parents Can Help Their Children Succeed: Parents Just Don't Understand	122	(5)
15 The Most Important Points: If You Work Hard, the Grades Will Come	127	(4)
References	131	(4)
About the Author	135