Making college count
By: Patrick S. O'Brien ; illustrations by Pete Adams ; design by Jennifer Greiner
Contributors: Adams, Pete
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Patrick O'Brien Enterprises
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cincinnati, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9780615394404
Subjects: College student orientation; Handbooks, manuals; Study skills; Success
Notes: "A real world look at how to succeed in and after college" -- p. [1] of cover.
Table of contents: title: The rules of the game: Why are you going to college? ; The cold hard facts ; Building your future; title: If you're not there yet: Choosing your major ; Picking your school; title: The winning characteristics: Career commonalities ; what your future employer is looking for ; What your grad school is looking for; title: Some basics: Work versus play ; Paying your dues ; Setting some goals ; Managing your time ; Surviving year one; title: Getting the grades: How good do your grades have to be? ; Understanding professors ; Class selection strategy ; Listening up ; Notes-notes and other study secrets ; Power studying: when to do it ; Power studying: where to do it ; Taking tests ; Finals week(s); title: The winning edge : extracurriculars: Making your mark ; Clubs and honoraries ; Organized sports ; Personal fitness ; Expaning your world; title: Working toward success: Jobs during college ; Summer jobs ; Internships; title: Putting it all together: How long it should take ; A simplified look at what it takes ; Your semester-by-semester guide.