If you’re currently a college student, or plan on being one, you need to check out this book. Written by award-winning professors Lynn Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman, it’s loaded with insider information that only professors know--but few are willing to reveal. The over 600 tips in this book will show you: How to pick good courses and avoid bad professors How to develop “college-level” skills and habits that’ll put you ahead of the pack How to get through the freshman comp, math, language, and lab science requirements--in one try How to figure out what’s going to be on the tests, and what professors are looking for in papers and presentations How to pick a major you’ll really like--and be good at How to get the edge for graduate school--or the inside track to a really good job And much more. The tips are quick and easy-to-use, and the advice is friendly and supportive. It’s as if you had your own personal professor guiding you on the path to college success.

Unlock your academic potential with tips, tools, and techniques from some of the best students in the country Discover the proven strategies utilized by high-achieving students to ace exams, skyrocket their grades, and stand out in their academic pursuits. With a focus on practicality and real-world application, this book equips you with the essential skills needed to excel in any subject, all while maintaining a healthy study-life balance. Key features include: Effective Study Techniques: Master the art of efficient studying, including time management, note-taking, and memory-enhancing methods. Say goodbye to all-night cram sessions and hello to confident, well-prepared test days! Exam Success Secrets: Gain insider knowledge on how top students approach exams, from conquering multiple-choice questions to acing essays and projects. Maximize your scores and minimize test anxiety. Personalized Learning Plans: Tailor your study routines to suit your individual learning style and academic goals. Whether you're a visual learner or an auditory processor, this book has the tools you need to optimize your learning journey. Effective Communication: Develop strong communication skills to enhance your class participation, presentations, and group projects. Express your ideas with clarity and confidence. Overcoming Procrastination: Learn how to overcome procrastination and stay motivated throughout your academic journey. Unleash your full potential and tackle assignments with a newfound sense of purpose. Balancing Academics and Life: Discover how top students maintain a healthy balance between academic commitments and personal interests. Thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Navigating College Admissions: For high school students aspiring to college, this book offers invaluable guidance on the admissions process, including crafting a standout application and acing college interviews. The Secrets of Top Students is not just another study guide; it's your roadmap to becoming a confident, successful, and well-rounded student. Whether you're striving for academic excellence, aiming for that prestigious scholarship, or preparing for your dream college, this book provides the winning formula for success.

Secrets of Academic Excellence lays out a step by step process to becoming an academic high flyer. The material is effectively presented in a manner that is relevant to today's youth, using language and stories that they will consider goofy and entertaining. In 5 concise chapters, this book unveils the essential process of attaining academic excellence which includes, a discussion on why anybody should bother about attaining it, goal setting, how to predict your grades, how to study, and a colorful discussion on where to go to know more than your teachers! Brilliant and entertaining, Secrets of Academic Excellence will simultaneously delight and illuminate.

Updated so that it speaks to today’s students, this long-time Barron’s bestseller presents strategies to improve test scores, a plan to help students develop regular and effective study habits, tips on retaining information from their reading, and methods for taking useful classroom notes. They will also find advice on getting the most out of library and computer research facilities. Here is a book that will help students foster the habit of success in all academic subjects.

Stop Trying So Hard and Start Achieving, No matter who you are-a teenager who's trying to find a career or an adult who's trying to change careers or anyone who's trying to juggle multiple responsibilities-earning a college degree is a challenge. But it doesn't have to be a struggle. Students across the nation and around the world have used the strategies in this book to accomplish their academic goals. But this is no one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you go to classes on campus or online, full-time or part-time, you can choose the strategies that fit the way you learn. This book presents proven methods to help you, Retain what you read, Handle test stress, Find your learning style, Study efficiently, Make the most of online classes, Stay positive, Accomplish your goals, Locate useful information, Write academic papers, Learn from and share with others, Focus on your work, Maintain school/life balance Book jacket.

The difference between the wise and the fool is information. The mind of a man is the seat of his intellect. It is therefore imperative for everyone who desires academic excellence not only to have a regenerated mind but also a "properly charged brain" (using the writer's words) Pastor Kanu's passion for writing on real life issues confronting Christians (I believe) is what led him to put together this volume for Christian students especially, and all who seek to become academic genius in general. It is interesting to know that the highly dreaded word (failure) does not occur anywhere in the Bible therefore failure is not for the child of God. Success and in fact academic excellence is the children's meat. I therefore recommend this book for all those who truly desire to break the back of failure in their academic careers. This book will certainly make you to develop "Holy Anger" towards failure and motivate you to pursue and attain academic excellence. Pastor Jimi Bankole-Johnson N.D, Bsc, MNIM, AMNIMN, SMA Pastor, Dayspring Sanctuary Man was an extra-intelligent being when he was created, but he fell from that exalted position and thereby becoming corrupt mentally. Can you imagine one man "Adam" naming all the animals in the Garden of Eden? He was endued indeed. The author being a dullard before shares with you in this book how his brain was transformed and how you can succeed in all your academic endeavour. I can't take any exam and take the second position, not to talk about failing. I can't fail! Do you hear that? It sounds like pride "Abi?." Beloved, it is not pride but as a result of the secrets that God has revealed to me concerning excellence in academic pursuit. Every great feat is first of all presided by a great secret. ..".When the secret of God was upon my tabernacle: ..." Job 29:4 In the above scripture, Job revealed that what made him great was the secret of God upon his life. Until the secret in any field of endeavour is discovered, constant failure in that field of endeavour will be inevitable. What made Mr. Bill Gates the world's richest man today? It is his discovery in the field of computer. He neither has two heads nor had a different shape of brain that is better than your own, no! Discovery made it for him. The book in your hands contains the secrets God revealed to me concerning academic excellence, so I want you to take your time and assimilate them. I will meet you at the other side of the journey, by then you must have been transformed into an academic genius and a wonder to your generation. Shall we go? On your marks, set, go.