The real reason why most people don't make the grades they need or become so disheartened that they drop out of college early, has nothing to do with the subject they're studying or their drive to succeed. It's because they lack essential study skills.
This book provides a guide to college success for high school students as well as college students of all levels. Written by a retired professor and department chair, this short book covers a range of materials critical to success of any college student. A cursory list of the topics includes is given below.
Mindset matters - you need to know why you are in college. What to do before, during, and after class. How to interact with your professor. How to take exams and be successful. Your grades matter - keep track and learn to compute your GPA. Other keys to your success. What to do at the end of each term. When to get help and how to get it. Get to know your Academic Adviser. Get good advice. Keys to good time management. Internships and study abroad. Hone your communication skills.
