ABSTRACT

This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!

The shift from high school to college can be a challenge, with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. How to Become a Successful College Student outlines the strategies you need to “level up” your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment, while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom, such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major, the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone, how and when to ask for help, and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs.

This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience.

chapter 1|7 pages

You Can Do It

chapter 2|10 pages

Master the Fundamentals

chapter 3|17 pages

Financial Literacy 101

chapter 4|10 pages

Select a Major that Works for You

chapter 5|7 pages

Reconsider Your High School Tactics

chapter 7|6 pages

Show up for Class

chapter 8|15 pages

Get Organized

chapter 9|8 pages

Pay Attention and Take Notes

chapter 10|7 pages

Do What is Required of You

chapter 11|9 pages

Build Productive Study Habits

chapter 12|8 pages

Work in Groups

chapter 13|5 pages

Don't Cheat

chapter 14|6 pages

Collaborate with Fellow Students

chapter 16|7 pages

Ask for Help

chapter 17|7 pages

Gain Career Experience

chapter 18|14 pages

Taking Online Courses

chapter 19|6 pages

Taking Dual Enrollment Courses

chapter 20|5 pages

Navigating the Social Aspects of College

chapter 21|7 pages

Spend Time in the Library

chapter 22|6 pages

Finish Strong