Common Sense Tips for College Student Success: A Read-and-Find Reflection Guide for High School Graduates

By Garrett M. Carter

Book Overview

GREAT GIFT FOR STUDENTS HEADING TO COLLEGE A 2019 READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARD WINNER

This unique and cleverly designed resource seeks to inform, educate, and entertain incoming college freshmen so that they will not only survive their first year, but thrive Covering 30 relevant topics, this award-winning book provides common sense tips that impact college student success in areas such as people, resources, organization, class, positive habits, and more. Written by a college instructor, the author knows exactly what to cover in order to help first-year college students succeed.

Acknowledging that reading is the last summer activity that many high school graduates will want to do before starting college, this resource is designed as a read-and-find reflection guide. Each topic contains a page of information and common sense tips while the accompanying page features a word search designed to reinforce key terms and ideas. Additionally, there are reflection spaces throughout the book for readers to record their thoughts, notes, and takeaways. This innovative and interactive format will allow readers to finish this book quickly while retaining important information and tips on college student success. As the saying goes, a little common sense goes a long way

"Working with college students comes with unique problems, many of which are addressed in Carter's book. Having quick, one-page sections over a variety of topics, inside and outside of the classroom, allows for students to learn some of the foundations to be successful...A nice read for a high school senior transitioning to college life." -Daniel Collins, Ph.D., Lecturer, Texas A&M University

"This is an engaging book for those seeking to attain further success in their educational pursuits. The specific advice captured in this resource helps to rewire the mentality for incoming and current students." -Jordan Wright, Student, The Ohio State University

Distinctions:

Amazon.com #1 Gift Idea, Study Skills Category (May 2019)Amazon.com #1 New Release, College & University Student Life Category (April 2019)Amazon.com Top 20 Bestseller, College Guides Category (May 2019)Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner, Nonfiction Education Category (September 2019)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1791771777
• ISBN13: 9781791771775
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"