Download or read book A Professor s Guide to College Success A Survival Guide for First Time Students and Returning Working Adults written by Boyd K. Smith Ph. D. and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book DescriptionThis second edition contains many updates from the original and provides tools for students as working adults as well as those transitioning from high school to college.As of this writing there about 3000 Amazon e-books on "College Success." No wonder it becomes confusing to sort out what is right for you (and your parents if you are transitioning from high school) to use as a guide, and what is not.Most of these e-books on college success focus on basic "how-tos." And "how-tos" are definitely needed. However, it can be daunting to students when they consider how to go about succeeding in college. Focusing first on a strong motivator helps. Then the routines to achieve the end goal will be exhilarating, not enervating. One of our biggest motivators is money. Income to sustain a reasonable life style.Whether this is your first exposure to college preparation, or whether you are considering college to improve career opportunities or to change careers, learning how to succeed in college and beyond can be one of the most profitable learning experiences you will ever participate in, IF you do it right.I would suggest that we consider college as a business investment, rather than a very costly life expense. Consider for a moment that you had between $100,000 and $200,000 to invest in a major business venture. For illustrative purposes the comparison will be between completing a high school degree and a completing a master's degree. The earnings ratio is roughly 2:1. Of course this will vary depending on when you complete your degree program.So, while planning for college, consider the lifetime wage investment as a motivator, instead of the cost center mind set of expenses. At the same time using the business mind set, reduces the likelihood of emotional decisions, and focuses more on logical decisions supported by sound business planning. My grandfather used to say "separate your vocation from your avocation." Your primary source of income from your passion to learn about something that will likely not yield sustainable income opportunities.So your best first step in your college (job) preparation is sufficient research to thoroughly study the subject of college preparation as an investment. Doing so will involve creating a personalized, detailed plan of success to yield a high return on investment.When it comes to college decisions there are many important factors that need consideration including answering such questions as: - Am I prepared for the teaching differences between high school and college?- If I am considering college as a working adult, what are my goals and how do I achieve them?- In which college can I best succeed?- How much will it cost?- What will be my debt when I complete my degree?- How rapidly can I pay of my college debt?Succeeding in college is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Preparation is one key. Persistence is the other. Learn how to accomplish both for career success through this book..
Download or read book A Professor s Guide to College Success written by Boyd Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As of this writing there are 2,779 Amazon e-books on "College Success". No wonder it becomes confusing to sort out what is right for you (and your parents if you are transitioning from high school) to use as a guide, and what is not.Most of these e-books on college success focus on basic "how-tos". And "how-tos" are definitely needed. However, it can be daunting to students when they consider how to go about succeeding in college. Focusing first on a strong motivator helps. Then the routines to achieve the end goal will be exhilarating, not enervating. One of our biggest motivators is money. Income to sustain a reasonable life style.Whether this is your first exposure to college preparation, or whether you are considering college to improve career opportunities or to change careers, learning how to succeed in college and beyond can be one of the most profitable learning experiences you will ever participate in, IF you do it right.I would suggest that we consider college as a business investment, rather than a very costly life expense. Consider for a moment that you had between $100,000 and $200,000 to invest in a major business venture. For illustrative purposes the comparison will be between completing a high school degree and a completing a master's degree. The earnings ratio is roughly 2:1. Of course this will vary depending on when you complete your degree program.So, while planning for college, consider the lifetime wage investment as a motivator, instead of the cost center mind set of expenses. At the same time using the business mind set, reduces the likelihood of emotional decisions, and focuses more on logical decisions supported by sound business planning. My grandfather used to say "separate your vocation from your avocation". Your primary source of income from your passion to learn about something that will likely not yield sustainable income opportunities.So your best first step in your college (job) preparation is sufficient research to thoroughly study the subject of college preparation as an investment. Doing so will involve creating a personalized, detailed plan of success to yield a high return on investment.When it comes to college decisions there are many important factors that need consideration including answering such questions as:* Am I prepared for the teaching differences between high school and college?* If I am considering college as a working adult, what are my goals and how do I achieve them?* In which college can I best succeed?* How much will it cost?* What will be my debt when I complete my degree?* How rapidly can I pay of my college debt?Succeeding in college is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Preparation is one key. Persistence is the other. Learn how to accomplish both for career success.Some readers still prefer a hard copy. So the paperback version is being offered. I strongly suggest that if you but the paperback version that you also buy the e-book version as well. There are numerous valuable links that would be time consuming to hand copy. If you buy the paperback version you will be eligible for a discount on the e-book version.
Download or read book The Adult Student s Guide to Survival Success written by Al Siebert and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going to college can be both exciting and nerve-racking, especially for adults enrolling for the first time or after an extended absence. This book shows adults how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities. Students learn how to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence, and create support groups. Also included is important information on financing an education through loans, grants, and scholarships, as well as practical tips for managing time, preparing for tests, writing term papers, influencing instructors, and using Internet resources.
Download or read book Your Guide to College Success Strategies for Achieving Your Goals written by Jane S. Halonen and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOUR GUIDE TO COLLEGE SUCCESS: STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS, 7th Edition, supports students as they adjust and learn to thrive in college, providing students with a foundation to become independent learners. The Seventh Edition can be used with any college student--fresh out of high school, returning to the classroom after being in the workforce, native-born or international. The new edition is now organized to reflect the basis of the college success model that has framed previous editions of this textbook. The unique six-part learning model helps students focus on achievable strategies in the following areas: Know Yourself, Clarify Values, Develop Competence, Manage Life, Connect and Communicate, and Build a Bright Future. Revised in terms of both content and design, the Seventh Edition contains new student profiles, expanded career success sections and hundreds of new references to make each chapter more current and satisfying. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book College Success 101 written by Bill Leamon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK The first 101 days of college, from a student's first class to their final exam, are a critical time and can mean the difference between success and failure. In this book, based on a talk I have given to over 15,000 students at 100 high schools, I share everything I have learned over the past 10 years as a college professor as to why some students succeed while others do not. Using short chapters, supporting illustrations, and an engaging writing style, students are given step-by-step instructions on how to approach their college experience, starting 30 days prior to their first semester. The book provides simple strategies on how students can get off to a strong start in college and persist to graduation within 4 years, avoiding having to pay for an extra semester or two, by developing proper planning, time management, and study skills, while giving encouragement, building confidence, and alleviating anxiety. The purpose of this book is to accelerate the personal and professional growth of college freshmen, giving readers the tools and training needed to succeed in college, preparing students to become confident leaders and high achievers on campus, and positioning them for career success upon graduation. By the end of this beautifully designed and professionally illustrated book, any anxiety about college will go away, and students will be excited about what is to come as they begin the next chapter of their lives. BUY ONE, GIVE ONE CollegeSuccess101.org is a social enterprise committed to college completion, especially those lacking family financial support. For every book purchased, one book is given to a low-income, first-generation college student as a high school graduation gift. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS "Professor Leamon is right 'on point' with identifying the many challenges college freshmen often encounter, offering concrete solutions to achieve college success." Linda Gabor, Director of College Counseling, Saint Ignatius High School "Professor Leamon's step-by-step, no-nonsense approach to navigating college is easy for students to remember and follow." Mary Jane Loushin, Guidance Counselor, Amherst High School "Professor Leamon's book describes exactly what high school students need to know to succeed when they get to college." Dr. Dawn Ruebensaal, College & Career Guidance Counselor, Berea-Midpark High School ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am an experienced professor and program director, committed college and career coach, and successful speaker and social entrepreneur, having given my College Success 101 Talk to over 15,000 students at 100 high schools over the past 3 years. Helping students smoothly transition from high school to college and from college to career is both my passion and profession. In 2019, I wrote College Success 101: A Professor's Simple Strategies for Success in Your First 101 Days, launched CollegeSuccess101.org, and began 1:1 college coaching in order to help more students build their "college knowledge" and future prospects.
Download or read book Time for College written by Al Siebert and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed to help adult students survive and succeed in their college studies. Its 15 chapters contain practical advice on the following topics: obtaining the help available to adult students, confronting and overcoming fears and concerns, enrolling in a program and financing its costs, getting acquainted with the campus during orientation, gaining the support and encouragement of family and friends, balancing going to college with working, succeeding in college, managing available time and studying efficiently, learning the best way to study, getting high grades on tests, writing excellent papers, learning about one's own writing style, influencing instructors and salvaging poor grades; thriving under pressure, and learning in the school of life and developing a survivor's personality. An appendix on career choice and change, a list of 35 sources and suggested readings, a sample weekly schedule grid, and an index are also included. (MN)
Download or read book The Secrets of College Success written by Lynn F. Jacobs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re currently a college student, or plan on being one, you need to check out this book. Written by award-winning professors Lynn Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman, it’s loaded with insider information that only professors know--but few are willing to reveal. The over 600 tips in this book will show you: How to pick good courses and avoid bad professors How to develop “college-level” skills and habits that’ll put you ahead of the pack How to get through the freshman comp, math, language, and lab science requirements--in one try How to figure out what’s going to be on the tests, and what professors are looking for in papers and presentations How to pick a major you’ll really like--and be good at How to get the edge for graduate school--or the inside track to a really good job And much more. The tips are quick and easy-to-use, and the advice is friendly and supportive. It’s as if you had your own personal professor guiding you on the path to college success.
Download or read book College Success for Adults written by C.M. Gill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College Success for Adults: Insider Tips for Effective Learning is a concise, user-friendly guide to college success for the adult college student. In it, readers learn to master the rules, vocabulary, and expectations of the college environment. They’ll discover how to balance their work and personal lives with college-level study, develop the mindset of the successful college student, take notes effectively, conquer testing anxiety, win over their professors, and much more. Armed with the knowledge this book provides, readers will emerge with a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in college—and how they can achieve this success. They’ll learn how to take their own experience and wisdom as adults and translate it into success in the college classroom. Readers also receive helpful supplementary resources that will aid them on their journey to college success, including a college vocabulary glossary, college knowledge quiz (with answer key), a list of scholarships exclusively for adult students, and a suggested course syllabus (with detailed course calendar).
Download or read book Thinking Ahead for College Success written by Thomas B. Jones and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking Ahead for College Success: A First Year Student's Guide helps start your undergraduate career on the right track. Working through the book's chapters, you'll gain a useful understanding of the educated person ideal, liberal/general education requirements, and the importance of study in the humanities. You'll know what makes for good teaching and how to be a good student. Finally, you'll develop the ability to measure the substance of what you've learned over the course of a college education and appreciate the value of learning for a lifetime. If you are a first-year student, a high school senior, or an adult returning to college study, take the opportunity this book offers to consider the core purposes and key issues of college study. Don't miss out on building a rewarding experience in higher education that has lasting significance.
Download or read book Never Too Late written by Rebecca Klein-Collins and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart, snappy, and comprehensive guide for the millions of adults who are thinking about going—or going back—to college and want to know how to do it right As anyone who has done it knows, going back to school is a major undertaking. For younger and older adults alike, starting or returning to school presents different challenges than those encountered by teens fresh out of high school and heading straight to college. Countless Americans take on this task while working, raising kids, caring for parents, volunteering, serving in the military—and in some cases all of the above. Although the "non-traditional" undergraduate student is in fact the new normal, the glut of college guides out there don't include practical advice for the busy moms, frustrated employees, and ambitious adults who are applying to college or hoping to finish earning a degree. Never Too Late will help readers jump-start a new professional path or speed down the one they're already on by guiding them through vital questions: What should I study? How can I afford the time and money required to get a college degree? How do I compare schools? With key chapters on flexibility ("It's About Time!" and "Face-to-Face or Cyberspace?") and rankings of the best colleges for grown-ups diving back into the books, Never Too Late is an essential reference for adults seeking a richer life—and a meaningful place in our rapidly changing economy and world.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to College Survival written by Laurie Rozakis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers survival tips on adjusting to college life, on- and off-campus housing, the Greek scene, studying, exams and papers, finances, partying, and balancing work and leisure time.
Download or read book Say This NOT That to Your Professor written by Ellen Bremen and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say This, Not That to Your Professor: 20 Talking Tips for College Success is dedicated to the student-professor relationship and provides students with the exact words they need to competently and confidently deal with challenging classroom situations. Readers learn how to professionally communicate in common classroom situations, such as overcoming grade confusion, respectfully challenging a professor, dealing with zeroes and extra credit, and managing late work or absences. The text covers ways to professionally interact during office hours, via email/social media, and when asking for a letter of recommendation. Finally, readers gain self-advocacy strategies for particularly challenging interactions, such as when the class is too boring or too difficult, when feedback is unclear, or when the whole class fails. The third edition features newly written material throughout, fresh organization, and a condensed, streamlined presentation. Additionally, the book includes new quotes from both industry professionals and professors at the end of each chapter to provide students with real-world examples and insight on a range of topics. Say This, Not That to Your Professor is ideal for courses in college success, first-year experience programs, communication, English as a second language, and international orientation courses. Ellen Bremen holds degrees in communication studies and post-secondary education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is 15 year tenured faculty in the Communication Studies Department at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, and formerly spent four years in the Speech Department at Darton College. She is a past recipient of the Sloan Consortium's Excellence in Online Teaching and Learning Award. Professor Bremen has been recognized by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and the National Council of Instructional Administrators for teaching innovation. She has contributed to titles with McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Oxford University Press, and Cengage Learning.
Download or read book Adults in College written by Wanda Schindley and published by Dallas Pub. This book was released on 1992-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADULTS IN COLLEGE addresses the common fears of adult students, gives inside information on everything from choosing classes and professors to making the most of time and money, gives tips on juggling responsibilities of home, work, and school and includes a step-by-step guide to starting and staying in college. The book includes refresher courses, writing, math, the research process, test-taking, and studying.
Download or read book Your Guide to College Success written by John W. Santrock and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by John Santrock, a prominent developmental psychologist, and Jane Halonen, an educational leader in critical thinking, this proven text and CD-ROM package appeal to instructors who want to emphasize student self-awareness in pursuit of college success goals, as well as active learning strategies. Within the 13-chapter text, the authors develop six themes that impact students' success. They have developed and refined an innovative visual map, the "Six-Point Model of Success." Tare introduced The themes include: Develop Meaningful Values; Set Goals, Plan, and Monitor; Get Motivated and Take Responsibility; Think and Learn; Build Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence; and, Explore Careers. Once these themes are introduced Chapter 1, they are integrated throughout the book, providing students with a guide to success. refers to the A Learning Portfolio concludes every chapter and consists of three self-assessments, a variety of journal activities, and the new summary activity "Applying the Six Strategies for Success" The Learning Portfolio is designed to help students record their reflections, apply the strategies, and track their success through the course. An accompanying CD-ROM is packaged free with every few textbook and is a valuable addition to the learning resources this book offers. The CD-ROM contains electronic versions of the self-assessments, additional self-assessments, My Journal, and case studies for in-class or journal discussion.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Going Back to College written by Dolores A. Mize Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The grown-up’s guide to higher education. Adults make up 41% of students on campus today, but the truth is many enter college feeling lost, uncomfortable, and “too old” in the traditional class structure. This book provides information that is unique to the adult learning experience, including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more. - Author Dolores A. Mize, PhD, is a higher education leader who received her doctorate as a single parent. - Covers every unique challenge for the adult college student.
Download or read book Your Guide to College Success written by John W. Santrock and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by John Santrock, a prominent developmental psychologist and Jane Halonen, a leader in critical thinking, this book will appeal to those who want to emphasize active learning strategies and student self-awareness in pursuit of college success goals. Innovatively, it integrates the advantages of both print and CD-ROM technology to address course topics from the standpoint of the individual student.
Download or read book New Beginnings written by Linda Simon and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For first-year/entry-level Learning Skills, Learning Strategies, and Study Skills courses. New Beginnings helps adults develop a range of skills to succeed in college from how to manage time and stress to how to develop strong writing and study skills ability. Specifically addressing adults by building on skills they already use in their everyday work and lives, this friendly, accessible, and supportive guide shows readers what to expect and how to create success in college. Real students relate their success strategies and college experiences as an added encouragement. The 4th edition offers an expanded section on internet research and writing with a word processor. Eight chapters include information on test-taking, note-taking, classroom protocol, resources for help, strategies for reading and thinking critically; plus a basic grammar and math review.
