How To Succeed in College

How To Succeed in College: Science Based Strategies for Success is aimed at helping helping students make the transition to college from high school. This book draws upon the latest scientific research to inform readers about the best strategies to use to succeed in college, whether the goal after college is to embark on a career or pursue graduate school.

Contents

• Preparing for College
  • Differences Between High School and College
  • Different Colleges and Universities
  • Applying and Getting In
  • Should You Go To College
• Academic Success
  • Studying
  • Taking Notes
  • Classroom Behavior
  • Useful Software and Technology
  • Interacting with Professors
• Social Success
  • Friends
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Student Organizations
  • Dormitories and Off Campus Housing
• Health Concerns
  • Physical Health
  • Mental Health
  • Sexual Health
  • Safety and Security
• Planning Ahead
  • Choosing Your Major
  • Finishing on Schedule
  • Graduate School
  • Career
  • Internships
• Other Useful Information
  • Academic Regalia
  • Financial Aid
  • Benefits of College

Old Content

• Chapter 1: Guidance, Navigation, and Control
• Chapter 2: Understanding How College Works
• Chapter 3: Success Inside the Classroom
• Chapter 4: Success Outside the Classroom -- Why It's Important
• Chapter 5: Environment Matters
• Chapter 6: It's All About Balance
• Chapter 7: The Next Steps

Author(s)

• MLandry, who has completed one Bachelor's degree in English and is going to complete another in Mathematics.

Note

This book is currently under development as part of a course in college preparation. Content will be added to all of the above chapters by May 2012.--Rcragun (discuss • contribs) 15:53, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

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