Series in College Guides
Books in College Guides
Christmas
Turkey on fire? Obnoxious relatives headed your way? No one to kiss on New Year's Eve? Here are illustrated, step-by-step instructions to help you survive the joys of the Christmas holiday season; How to Silence a Group of Carol Singers How to Rescue Someone Stuck in a Chimney How to Deal with a Cancelled Flight How to Untangle Christmas Tree Lights How to Treat a Tongue Stuck to a Pole How to Thwart Gift Snoopers How to Overcome Christmas Depression How to Explain That There is No Santa ... and dozens of other festivities gone awry.
College 2
Congratulations! You've arrived at college ready to start the next chapter of your life. But who will be your guide in those first few months? Try a chapter from this bestselling step-by-step series on what to do in worst-case scenarios such as the tiny dorm room, the unexpected visit from your parents, avoiding the "freshman fifteen," and much more.
College Matters Guide to Getting Into the Elite College of Your Dreams
An invaluable resource for high school students who dream of getting into top- flight colleges College Matters offers the guidance of 12 students who made it into their dream colleges. They share their expertise about the entire process, from first explorations, to estimating chances, through the practical work of reaching the goal. Here's what you need to know to optimize your chances of admission to one of the most selective colleges. Features include: Proven techniques for getting into an elite college An approach that teenagers can identify with Chapters that are written by students uniquely qualified in specific topics--for example, Evelyn Huang, author of the financial aid chapter, won more than $110,000 in scholarships
How to Succeed at a Two-Year College
Two-Year College Description Do you have questions about college? What kind of college to attend, how to pay for it, what to study and how to prepare for a career? How to Succeed at a Two-Year College answers those questions, and more. If you are a high school student (or the parent of one), a veteran, a returning student, or just curious about what a two-year college can offer, this is the book for you. Too many college websites are confusing, requiring a lot of hunting to find the answers to simple questions. How to Succeed at a Two-Year College brings together all the information you need in a simple, easy-to-read format. Topics include: What is a two year college? Navigating financial aid How to prepare for college What kind of degrees are typically offered? Credit for prior learning Online courses How to excel in classes Academic Success and Career Centers Neil S. Plakcy is a tenured professor of English at Broward College, one of the country’s largest and most renowned two-year colleges. Using examples from his fourteen years as an educator, and from Broward’s best policies, he provides the pathway to success for students who may be the first in their family to go to college, or otherwise lack the advising and resources to get answers to their most pressing questions.
It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound
When her son Solomon graduated from high school, Terry McMillan was asked to be the guest speaker at the commencement ceremony. Determined not to be dull or redundant, Terry thought back to when she was stepping out into the world for the first time and the things she wished people had told her. Printing up what she thought were the most important tips for these new graduates, Terry was surprised to find that not only were these homemade pamphlets a hit with the students, but their parents clamored for copies too. Now with It's Ok If You're Clueless , Terry McMillan brings her trademark wit and sass to every son and daughter about to take their first tentative steps into adulthood. Offering such nuggets as "Sit up straight," "Don't listen to your parents," and "Bring your laundry home," as well as "See the world" and "Read anything and everything," It's Ok If You're Clueless is packed with the commonsense advice and conversational tone that have made her novels classic bestsellers. Equal parts witty and wise, It's Ok If You're Clueless is the perfect gift for the college bound this May.
Navigating College With the 7 Habits: A Digital Book to Help You Succeed in School and in Life
An education expert shares step-by-step advice for improving your college experience by developing academic and life skills. As President of FranklinCovey Education, Sean Covey has long been dedicated to transforming education. In Navigating College With the 7 Habits , he shows college students how to establish habits that lead to a more effective learning experience. This step-by-step book provides readers with the skills, tools, and mindset they need to resolve anything from roommate issues to struggles with difficult classes. Studying and retention skills are incredibly beneficial to student life, but so are essential life skills such as communication and time management. By discovering the value in both academic and life skills, readers can better establish and accomplish a vision for their education and success. Navigating College With the 7 Habits can help you: Get more engaged in class and studies Gain critical skills like money management, goal achievement, conflict resolution, and health and wellness Adopt essential habits, such as Be Proactive, Think Win-Win, and more
Stuff Every College Student Should Know
This pocket-size handbook is the perfect gift for high-school seniors ready to conquer the college campus! Covering everything from move-in day to graduation, this little book is the ultimate reference for every part of campus life, including: · How to Pull an All-Nighter · How to Get Along with Your Roommate · How to Eat for No Money · How to Do Laundry · How to Pick a Major
University
The writers of the bestselling series show how to survive the worst-case scenarios one may encounter in college with this humorous yet practical guide. The college years are a time of noble pursuit of knowledge, self-betterment-and unending peril! Students are at risk from the moment they receive their acceptance letters. Fortunately, the authors of the phenomenally bestselling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series have come to the rescue, offering all-new, hands-on, step-by-step instructions for surviving the worst that higher education has to offer, on campus and off. Learn how to identify a party school, engineer a hookup, survive “the spins,” and escape a stadium riot. Discover the best way to sleep in class, pass a test you haven’t studied for, avoid the “freshman fifteen,” and pull an all-nighter. With practical advice for avoiding laundry and identifying unsafe institutional food, along with an appendix of excuses for missed deadlines and a back-up diploma, this is truly required reading for all college students-and a perfect high school graduation present. “Filled with cheeky but practical solutions to just about any problem a college student could face . . . . All in all, this is a handy reference to have while at college, and would make useful required reading for first-year students.” — Publishers Weekly