Going Back to College...
922566
I'm 35 and studying for a COMPASS test (college entrance exam for those who never took the ACT/SAT).  I failed Algebra in High School, skipped classes alot, and remembered absolutely nothing, but I have a good head for numbers and logic, so I've found myself able to understand most of the concepts in this book so far.  If you have no head for numbers, or feel that you aren't good with logic problems/eyeballing math questions, then you may want to also purchase the "Algebra For Dummies", as this book only *briefly* goes into each concept.

Also, as a side note:  please don't give an item a review of 1 star simply because another dealer fell through on delivery: it can mislead people who just look at the overall rating of a product.  :-)
2231695
With four kids and the oldest heading off to college, I appreciate the practical advice throughout the book. It helps to have other voices speak wisdom into my kids future success.
3611857
For parents who are sending their kids off to college, this book is a great read for you as well as your 'baby.' They need to be armed to combat the peer pressure and liberal atmosphere found on most campuses these days...and this book (in addition to lots of prayer) will be a big help.
3310389
This book is great for the first time college student.  My fault was that teens know everything, nothing can happen to them, and they don't need to read a book like this.  If you have not been to college in a while it is great information.  If you have been in the last 10 years, just mostly common sense but still a few gems.
4247727
Theres plenty of advice out there about how to get into college or how to find a job, and some about the college years in between. But what I liked about How to Succeed in College and Beyond is that the author pulls the scattered pieces of college advice together into one thoughtful guide.

A great resource for students to get a holistic picture of how various decisions about higher education  from picking a school, or joining a frat (or not), or deciding how to manage ones time on campus  all fit together and matter.
2295667
Love this book !! , well written, but at first I got kinda of confused fron High School year to present to college years but I caught on. Book was great .
4838425
I'm currently a sophomore in college and this book is definitely helpful for any college student or even a high school student who has some concerns about going to college. Being in college is both fun and difficult at the same time. Reading this book will help you overcome the difficult parts of college such as stress, classes, majors, grades, studying, etc. I would highly recommend reading the "Managing Your Time" and "Power Studying" parts because I believe these are the hardest topics for students to do well in and be persistent with. If you are either a high school or college student, this book will help you out when you go to college.
1604782
This is an excellent book about college and staying in your Christian faith there. I very highly recommend it.
3114433
Funny, quirky, enjoyable read.  I wish I'd had an old crone when I was heading off to college!!
3568507
This book is just what I need to go back to college with. I owe 50K in student loans and I want to get a masters degree. This book is easy to read and spoken in laymen terms.
93506
Good read for High School Seniors going off to college. Pretty powerful messages in the book. Author was a little wordy at times, but overall good book.
2816712
I needed this book when I was in college.  It would have supported me making better choices and being more focused.  The author is fabulous at sharing personal experiences and giving tangible tools.
2524412
This book is a great way to introduce students to college, its expectations, and ways to be prepared.

There are TONS of books out there which aim to inform collegians about, "how to help themselves," or "do school the right way," but let's face it...most of those are BORING.... THIS ONE is NOT.. its quite the opposite.

its cheap, funny, informative, AND YOU'LL ACTUALLY WANT TO READ IT.

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1800265
If only I would have had such a resource like this when I started college! It took me years of trial and error to learn the tips that are in this book. Whether you're starting your first semester or heading into your last semester, the advice and guidance about balancing the college life are well worth the read!
4674976
I rated Cal Newport's other book "How to Become a Straight A Student" very poorly because I felt that that title could not deliver on it's promise due to the broad subject matter. I have chosen to give this book a much higher rating because the advice is sound and succinct albeit pretty basic. There is nothing groundbreaking here but I think the information should help reinforce a lot of ideas or habits that you may have come across or considered at some point but never acted upon or applied to your own life.

Honestly, winning at college pretty much comes down to motivation, discipline, time management, and maintaining your happiness.  If you don't have these qualities, you will fail miserably or you will just have a rough time if you can even make it through the four years.  On the other hand if you do have these qualities, college should be some of the best four years of your life.  If you asked me when I was 18 why I was going to college, I would tell you "to get a good job." That might be a part of it but my new answer today would be "you go to college to learn about yourself and to challenge yourself to go farther than you ever thought possible." Winning at college is much more than a high GPA. My point is that winning at college is all about how you approach college. If you go to college with only job prospects in mind, you will be short-changing only yourself. However, as the author says in entry #75, if you go to college to push your potential up and beyond what you ever thought possible and to explore a whole new world in the process, then you will win. This book gives you good advice on how to get there.  I recommend it.
3989402
I ordered this as a gift but looked through it before I gave it and liked it enough to order it again.  I will use if for my kids and give as a gift to other graduates this year.  College is a challenge and any good advice that is read and applied like what is in this book can make all the difference in that first year of school.
897117
It is a helpful book on how to prepare for college life and how to manage your college career. This previous edition was helpful for me in the class I was in.