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The secrets of college success

Over 500 essential tips and tricks for current and future students From Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman, the authors of Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College, comes this insider's look at what it takes to succeed in college. Written in an engaging and accessible style by t...

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Main Author: Jacobs, Lynn F.
Other Authors: Hyman, Jeremy S.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Series: Professors' guide ; #01
Subjects:
College student orientation > United States.
College students > United States > Conduct of life.
College students > Time management > United States.
Summary: Over 500 essential tips and tricks for current and future students From Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman, the authors of Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College, comes this insider's look at what it takes to succeed in college. Written in an engaging and accessible style by two highly experienced college professors, this book is an essential resource for high school students and incoming freshman that includes tips on a variety of topics, such as 7 things to do the summer before college; do's and don'ts for picking your courses; the 14 habits of top college students; 10 secrets of taking excellent lecture notes; and 15 ways to make your professor love you. Find out what college is really about from the people who know it best--the professors.--Provided by publisher.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: xviii, 198 p. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470874660 (pbk.)
047087466X (pbk.)
Author Notes: Dr. Lynn F. Jacobs is professor of Art History at the University of Arkansas. She previously taught at Vanderbilt University, California State University Northridge, University of Redlands, and New York University.
Jeremy S. Hyman is founder and chief architect of Professors' Guidesup/sup projects. He has taught at the University of Arkansas, University of California Los Angeles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University.
Lynn and Jeremy blog at usnews.com and readersdigest.com and are co-authors of the book Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College. Additional tips and tricks are available at www.professorguide.com.

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