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    College Success Now!
    College Success Now!
    College Success Now!
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    College Success Now!

    By Holly M. Trimble

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    This book was written to quickly help college students acquire the information they need to succeed in college. Holly Trimble wrote this book from the perspective of a college professor, a parent of college students, and a lifelong learner herself. She gives clear instructions for many aspects of college life, and she includes a number of links to websites to further assist the college student.

    Students will find information on important topics such as choosing a college, financing a college education, studying effectively, and communicating with professors. Each chapter is organized with a checklist of important suggestions, so that a student can easily follow the steps to success.

    Professor Trimble has many years of teaching experience. She has seen the differences between students who succeed in college and those who don't. She wrote this book to help all students meet the goal of earning a college degree.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHolly M. Trimble
    Release dateOct 12, 2013
    ISBN9780989976602
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      College Success Now! - Holly M. Trimble

      College Success Now!

      Copyright 2013 Holly M. Trimble

      All rights reserved. No parts of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

      Published by Holly M. Trimble at Smashwords

      hollymtrimble@yahoo.com

      Cover Art by Hannah Trimble

      hannahtrimble@hanstrimble.com

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Choosing a College

      Chapter 2: Applying to College

      Chapter 3: Financing Your Education

      Chapter 4: Prepare for Success

      Chapter 5: Your First Day

      Chapter 6: Maximizing Lecture Time

      Chapter 7: Your Study Schedule

      Chapter 8: Study to Learn

      Chapter 9: Success With Tests

      Chapter 10: Objective Test Questions

      Chapter 11: Subjective Test Questions

      Chapter 12: The Research Paper

      Chapter 13: Excelling in Lab Courses

      Chapter 14: The Professor and You

      Chapter 15: Coping With College Life

      Chapter 16: Dealing With Tough Times

      Chapter 17: Staying Motivated

      Conclusion

      Appendix A: Sample Application Essay

      Appendix B: More on Financing a College Education

      Appendix C: Favorite Web Sites

      About the Author

      Introduction

      I decided to write this book after observing the differences between my students who experience college success and those who don't. Some students come into class with great study skills and learning strategies already in place. Other students struggle to earn a poor or mediocre grade. Unfortunately, about 50% of students who start college don’t ever earn a degree. So, I wrote this book with the hope of helping more students achieve College Success Now!

      I’d like you to know a little bit about me before you read this book. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science degree, also in physical therapy, from Boston University. I earned an additional 15 hours of education credits at the doctoral level and am currently working on a second master’s degree in biology. Along the way, I spent some time taking classes at a local community college. I have taught at the middle school, high school, and college level for the last fourteen years, so I've had lots of experience in educational environments, both as a student and as a teacher.

      I’m also a parent. Three of my children earned bachelor’s degrees, and two of those children started graduate school this year. Another child is a senior in college this year, one is a junior, and the youngest one is freshman. They all attend different colleges, so the logistics gets to be quite interesting!

      I was able to share my experiences as a student and professor with my children, but not all students have that advantage. Many students are the first generation of their family to attend college and must learn the ropes on their own. You might be one of them, and I’m hoping this book will be especially helpful to you.

      I designed this book to function as a mini-course to help you achieve your educational goals. In each chapter, I'll give you a list to help you navigate the challenges of college right from the start. These lists will save you hours of unproductive study time and help you stay in control of the learning process. I'll also suggest ways you can maximize your success in college before you ever step foot into your first class.

      As we go along, I'll recommend some great resources that will give you some extra help where you might need it. If you’re reading this book on a tablet or computer, you should be able to open the hyperlinks to easily access the Web sites I recommend. If you’re reading it on a device that doesn’t open hyperlinks, though, or if you’re reading a print copy of this book, I’ve included the Web addresses for you to copy and paste into your browser. I recommend some books as well, and include each one’s title, author, publisher, and date published.

      Let's get started on the road to College Success Now! If you haven’t already done so, you must first decide which college to attend, so we'll tackle that first. If you're already in college, just skip the first couple of chapters, and navigate to the chapters that will help you the most. You can jump to all of the chapters by clicking on the appropriate title in the Table of Contents.

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      Chapter 1: Choosing a College

      Once you decide that college is for you, you have to decide which college will best meet your needs. You must consider the following questions when choosing a college:

      1. Which geographic location do you prefer?

      To help you think about this, ask yourself the following questions:

      • Do you want to live at home, in a dorm, or in an apartment? Many colleges require freshmen students to live in a dorm or at home. Some even require students to live in the dorm for all four years of undergraduate study. If you know you’ll hate living in a dorm, make sure you know the housing policies of the colleges that interest you.

      • Do you want to go to college in state or out of state? If you plan on attending a public university, you should know that your tuition will likely be much higher if you attend an out of state school. Some out of state public universities, however, don’t charge out of state tuition to students who receive major scholarships, so check on that as well.

      • Do you prefer to live in a big city, smaller city, or college town?

      • How important is the cost of traveling back and forth from college going to be to you? Travel can be very expensive, so don’t forget that you’ll have to consider its cost when you make your budget.

      • Does the geography and weather of the area appeal to you? If you love mountains and can’t stand hot weather, for example, the University of Houston might not be your best choice.

      • If you need to work while you’re in school, will you have good job opportunities at the different locations you are considering?

      • What kind of recreational and cultural activities would you like to enjoy? Are they available in the area?

      2. What degree program do you want to pursue?

      Colleges and universities will list degree programs that they offer in their course catalog and on their Web sites. If you haven't decided on a major, that's okay. You can first focus on prerequisites common

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