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WINNER 2006: The New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
"Smart and sensitive advice."
-- Jay Matthews, The Washington Post
"This deliberately provocative book is a good way for a smart student to see how out-of-the-box thinking can lead to success in college."
-- Kimberly Marlow Harnett, The Seattle Times
"Clear, concise and organized information that every soon-to-be or present college student should read and use...an excellent choice for your college-bound teen."
-- Denise Witmer, About.com Guide for Parenting of Adolescents
"Every college student, and every parent of a college student, must buy this book!"
-- Jeffrey J. Fox, author of How to Become CEO

Summary

The only guide to getting ahead once you've gotten in -- proven strategies for making the most of your college years, based on winning secrets from the country's most successful students

What does it take to be a standout student? How can you make the most of your college years -- graduate with honors, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, and gain access to the best post-college opportunities? Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona, How to Win at College presents seventy-five simple rules that will rocket you to the top of the class. These college-tested -- and often surprising -- strategies include:

  • Don't do all your reading
  • Drop classes every term
  • Become a club president
  • Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA
  • Never pull an all-nighter
  • Take three days to write a paper
  • Always be working on a "grand project"
  • Do one thing better than anyone else you know

Proving that success has little to do with being a genius workaholic, and everything to do with having the right gameplan, How to Win at College is the must-have guide for making the most of these four important years -- and getting an edge on life after graduation.

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