Your complete guide to college success : how to study smart, achieve your goals, and enjoy campus life / Donald J. Foss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foss, Donald J., 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College student orientation.

College students--Psychology.

College students.

Study skills.

Learning strategies.

Academic achievement.

Educational attainment.

Physical Description:

xiv, 295 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2013]

Summary:

"An up-to-date, evidence-based book that provides a road map for how to be successful in college--and afterward. It covers a comprehensive set of academic and personal topics, and it distills research results and advice into a student-friendly, readable package."-- P. 4 cover.

Contents:

Orientation. From the green to grad

The mental maps to success: space and time

Acting academics. How to study effectively

Strategic reading

Going to class with class

Testing, testing: will this be on the test?

Mapping yourself. Self-knowledge, attitudes, and excellence

Your interests, your major, your career

Mastering the University's resources. How to choose courses and get free tutoring

Who's who

and who helps you be successful

Conquering challenging courses. Solving the mathematics course

Comprehending the writing assignment

Your campus/commuting life. Your campus life: the dorm and the drive

More campus life: steps to social, financial, and physical success

Commencement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1433812967

9781433812965

OCLC:

821271445

Publisher Number:

99954842638