College success for adults : insider tips for effective learning / C. M. Gill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gill, C. M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adult college students.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, United Kingdom : Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.

Summary:

This concise, user-friendly textbook outlines pathways to college success for adult learners. Including quizzes, adult student anecdotes, glossary, and a list of recommended reading and online resources, this book serves as the quintessential resource for adult students learning to succeed in higher education settings.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Notes

Section I Building a Strong Foundation for Your Success

Chapter 1 Develop the Mindset of a Successful College Student

Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets

The Fixed Mindset

The Growth Mindset

The Challenge

One Final Point: On "Smart" and "Dumb"

Suggested Exercise

Chapter 2 The Top 10 Myths about College You Must Not Believe

MYTH #1: Adult Students Don't Really Belong in College

Academically Speaking, They Just Can't Compete with the Younger Students

MYTH #2: College Is Super Expensive and Without a Doubt Will Put You into Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Debt

FACT A: You may not have to go into debt at all because there are many sources of educational funding available.

FACT B: The vast majority of students benefit greatly from the money they invest in earning a college credential.

MYTH #3: Lots of People are Financially and Professionally Successful Without a College Credential

Myth #4: You Have to Be Really, Really Smart to Go to College

How can you become grittier?

Interest

Practice

Purpose

Hope

Myth #5: Professors Are Mean and Often Embarrass Students in Class-and Enjoy Doing So

Myth #6: College Is Zero Tolerance. One Mistake-and You're Finished!

Myth #7: You Have to Give Up Everything Else in Your Life to Succeed in College

Myth # 8: In College, You're on Your Own

No One Will Help You

Myth # 9: College Is a Competition

It's Me Against the Other Students

Myth #10: Most College Students Know Exactly What They Want to Do With Their Lives

You Have Options

"Wasted" Classes

Chapter 3 Choose the Best Major and Degree or Certificate for You

Stackable Credentials.

Certificate or Degree: Which is Best For You?

Suggested Degree and Certificate Plans

Potential Degrees to Earn

Associate's Degree Potential Majors and Occupations: Figure 3.1

Potential Certificates to Earn

Non-Degree Potential Majors and Occupations: Figure 3.2

Choosing a Major

Step 1: Take "What's Your Major?" Quizzes

Step 2: Listen

Step 3: Step Out and Find Out

Step 4: Visit Open Houses

Step 5: Visit Each of Your Potential Major's Departmental Websites

Step 6: Schedule a Meeting with the Departmental Representative

Step 7: Look into Internships in Your Potential Majors

Step 8: Do Volunteer Work in your Potential Field(s)

Step 9: Consider Declaring a Generic Major such as "General Studies"

Step 10: Interview and/or Job Shadow

Majors Can Always Be Changed

Suggested Exercise:

Chapter 4 Find Funds to Pay for Your College Education

What are the sources of financial aid?

Who qualifies for financial aid?

Types of Financial Aid

Grants

Rule 1: You must stay enrolled in your classes

Rule 2: If you drop just a few of your classes, then you have to give back that portion of the money

Rule 3: If you drop all of your classes, you must give back all the money

Rule 4: You must enroll in at least six hours of classes each semester

Rule 5: You must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (S.A.P.)

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Rule 6: You must re-apply each year for financial aid

SCHOLARSHIPS

STUDENT LOANS

Student Loan Scams

How to Identify a Student Loan Scam

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Deadlines

Using Your Money Wisely

A Few More Money-Saving Tips

Beware Degree or Diploma Mills

Return on Investment (ROI)

Chapter 5 What Your Professors Expect You Already Know-But You Probably Don't.

How to Formulate Questions in a College Class

Section II Achieving Your Academic Dreams-Step by Step

Chapter 6 Select Your Classes and Professors Wisely

Developmental (or "Zero Level") Courses

Alternatives to Developmental Classes

Enrolling in Your Classes

Chapter 7 Master Work/Life/School Balance

Remember Your "Why"

Set Your Priorities

Eliminate Time Wasters

Remember: You're In Charge

Find Pockets of Time

Get Organized

Keep papers organized

Tips for Organizing Paper

(Handouts, study guides, course syllabi, etc.)

Use Quality Binders:

Color Code:

Master Electronic Storage:

Get Key People In Your Life On Board

Get Family and Friends on Board

Get Your Employer on Board

Reduce Time With Crabs

Carefully Craft Your Schedule

Yearly Plan

Semester Plan

Weekly Plan

Daily Plan

Hourly Plan

Adjust When Needed-and Be Kind to Yourself

Turn Your Schedule into Routine

Take Care of Yourself

Chapter 8 Take Notes Like a Pro

The Cornell Method

How to Do It

The Outlining Method

The Charting Method

The Sentence Method

How to Do It:

The Milky Way Galaxy vs. the Universe

The Universe

The Mapping Method

Final Tips

Chapter 9 Study Smarter, Not Harder

General Studying Tips

Visual Study Strategies

Kinesthetic Study Strategies

Auditory Study Strategies

Chapter 10 Ace Tests and Conquer Test Anxiety

Steps to Conquering Test Anxiety

How to Start Preparing

What If You Don't Do Well on the Test??

Chapter 11 Understand-and Master-College Technology

Technology Tools to Learn

In-Class Technologies

Pros of Quizlet:

Cons of Quizlet:.

Pros of Dragon Anywhere

Cons of Dragon Anywhere

Chapter 12 Where to Find Help

Chapter 13 Steps to Take Now to Secure a Job after Graduation

Step One: Start Building a Great Résumé-Right Now

Step Two: Attend Professional Events

Step Three: Gain Relevant Professional Experience

Step Four: Join a Club, Group, or Organization in Your Field

Step Five: Build a Successful Online "Face" for Yourself

Step Six: Complete-Don't Compete

Note

Section III Succeeding Beyond College

Chapter 14 Keep Moving on Up

Be a Life-Long Learner

Stay Professionally Active

Find a Mentor

Establish Positive Relationships with Colleagues

Listen to Everyone's Ideas

Be a Mentor

Be Careful of the Company You Keep at Work

Develop a Professional Development (PD) Plan

Keep in Touch with Supporters

Develop a Happiness Habit

Section IV Additional College Resources

Appendix A: College Vocabulary Glossary

Appendix B: Scholarships for Adult Students: Apply Now!

Appendix C: Beware the Bureaucracy of Higher Education!

Appendix D: How to Transfer to a Four-Year University

Appendix E: College Knowledge Quiz!

Appendix F: (For Instructors) Sample Course Syllabus

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-000-09120-1