How to Succeed in College

Designed for College Orientation, Freshman Orientation, and Study Skills courses. *Two assumptions govern this book's approach. First, education is more than a means to an end; learning is worth pursuing for its own sake. Second, a strong education is the best preparation for living and working in a complex and changing world. *How to Succeed in College provides students with clear-cut discussions that describe what they need to know to get the most from their college education. Stressing academic concerns, this book helps students better understand how to make the college system work for them. While explaining how college learning differs from high school education, the text helps students think for themselves and to critically evaluate what they learn in their college courses. *This book is divided into three main sections. Part I is about getting oriented academically. Students will learn how to manage their time and make the most out of their courses. Part II provides tools for developing confidence and competence in reading with understanding, taking tests and exams, and improving study and notetaking skills.Part III provides advice about choosing a major and planning an organized course of study. With advice grounded in the realities of college life, this book helps students acquire the confidence, competence, and knowledge they need in order to maximize their learning potential.