Making College Count A Real World Look at How to Succeed in and after College

Name: Making College Count A Real World Look at How to Succeed in and after College
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ISBN: 9780615394404

ISBN-10: 061539440X

ISBN-13: 9780615394404

Edition: 12th 2010

Authors: Patrick O'Brien

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A practical "how to" book for students heading off to college. Making College Count will show them the steps to take for success in and out of the classroom to position themselves for a great job or graduate school admission upon graduation.

Book details

List price: $16.95
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Patrick O'Brien Enterprises, LLC
Publication date: 9/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 250
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Introduction


Necessary Thanks


So Who is This Guy?


The Rules of the Game


Why Are You Going to College?


The Cold Hard Facts


Building Your Future


If You're Not There Yet


Choosing Your Major


Picking Your School


The Winning Characteristics


Career Commonalities


What Your Future Employer is Looking For


What Your Grad School is Looking for


Some Basics


Work Versus Play


Paying Your Dues


Setting Some Goals


Managing Your Time


Surviving Year One


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


Final Week(s)


The Winning Edge: Extracurriculars


Making Your Mark


Clubs and Honoraries


Organized Sports


Personal Fitness


Expanding Your World


Working Toward Success


Jobs During College


Summer Jobs


Internships


Putting It All Together


How Long It Should Take


A Simplified Look at What It Takes


Your Semester-by-Semester Guide