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JosseyBass The Secrets Of College Success Third Edition by Lynn F. Jacobs , Jeremy S. Hyman
Are you among the 22 million students now enrolled in college? Or a high school student thinking of joining them shortly? Or perhaps a parent of a college-bound junior or senior? Then this book is just for you. Written by college professors and successfully used by tens of thousands of students, The Secrets of College Success combines easy-to-use tips, techniques, and strategies with insider information that few professors are willing to reveal. The over 800 tips in this book will show you how to:
pick courses and choose a major
manage your time and develop college-level study skills
get good grades and manage the "core" requirements
get motivated and avoid stress
interact effectively with the professor or TA
prepare for a productive and lucrative career
New to this third edition are high-value tips about:
undergraduate and collaborative research
summer internships
staying safer on campus
diversity and inclusion
disabilities and accommodations
.with special tips for international students at US colleges.
Winner of the 2010 USA Book News Award for best book in the college category, The Secrets of College Success makes a wonderful back-to-college or high-school-graduation gift -or a smart investment in your own college success.