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Start College Strong: What Every First-Year Student Needs to Know

Start College Strong: What Every First-Year Student Needs to Know

Keaton, Michael

Hardcover

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

College GuidesTest Prep

ISBN10: 1350557773
ISBN13: 9781350557772
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 5 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

What exactly is a credit hour? What's an elective course and why should you care? What's the secret to studying for tests?

Compact and to-the-point, this is an easy-to-use guide to everything first-year students really need to know about how college works. The first part of the book helps to demystify the academic system. Easy to read bite-sized chapters cover topics such as understanding the college course structure, adding and dropping courses, understanding grading systems, pre-registration and scheduling, and attending class. Part 2 introduces the knowledge and tools students need to succeed at college, including time management, critical thinking, test-taking skills, and writing papers. The final part of the book gives guidance on taking care of your physical and mental health, and looks at goals and career planning. It also features a dedicated chapter which is geared to the needs of commuter students.

Each chapter features opportunities for the reader to pause and reflect on how the content applies to their own situation and experience. Chapters end with a list of questions which encourage students to consolidate their learning and identify the relevant policies and supports at their own institution.

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