Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Freeman provides a friendly, practical primer for incoming college students on how to successfully transition from high school to the halls of academe.
Synopsis
A noted university professor offers an insider's guide to college success.
About the Author
CONTENTS
preface—vi
the three rules for college success—1
high school versus college—9
types of professors—15
colleges and professors—29
how to find the best teachers—38
good relations—46
advising—53
the classroom—63
taking notes—71
how to read a book—78
writing great papers—87
research papers—97
how to study for a test—112
recommendations—123
the top ten ways to annoy your professors—129
handling problems—137
international and nontraditional students—142
conclusion—147
index—150
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“It may not be on the syllabus, but this is one kind of college prep you shouldn’t skip!”
--Seventeen.com, April 10, 2010