The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success [Paperback]

Al Siebert PhD (Author), Mary Karr MS (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0944227384 | ISBN-13: 978-0944227381 | Publication Date: July 1, 2008 | Edition: 6th

Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this motivational guide provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance. This thorough handbook explores not only how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities, but also addresses how students can learn to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence and resiliency, and create support groups. Containing essential information on financing education through loans, grants, and scholarships as well as practical tips for managing time, preparing for tests, taking effective notes, and using internet resources, this one-stop reference also includes action review checklists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A good guide to 'learning how to learn' . . . any student who takes the time to read and thoroughly digest the material will become a better student and have less stress."  —Albert Sheppard, PhD, executive director, College Financial Aids Foundation

"An extremely insightful, personable, informative, common-sense, and inspirational manual for those students who work, have a family, and want more from life."  —Fran Polk, Alternative Learning Center, Portland Community College

"This is a book that had to be written."  —Grace B. Martin, PhD, head of psychology, director of general studies, Armstrong State College

"[This book] will help me do my job better. The book is timely, filled with insight, well-organized and fun to read!"  —Diane J. Willis, coordinator of undergraduate advising and student services, Washington University

About the Author

Al Siebert, PhD, is the author of award-winning The Resiliency Advantage and The Survivor Personality and the coauthor of Student Success: How to Succeed in College and Still Have Time for Your Friends. He has taught adult education classes and management psychology for more than 30 years at Portland State University. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Mary Karr, MS, formerly taught communications at Portland State University and was an adjunct professor at Marylhurst University who created and taught the first online credit course on listening in the nation. She lives in Fairview, Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Practical Psychology Press; 6th edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944227384
• ISBN-13: 978-0944227381
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, January 5, 2009

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Geoffrey Schmidt "Award Winning Author, The B... (Chappaqua, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success (Paperback)

I enjoyed reading this book. It is written in a fun, conversational manner. The chapter on overcoming fears and concerns was particularly valuable since fear is the key factor that prevents many adults from going back to school to finish their college degree.

I found the chapter on "how to get high grades" to be very practical, especially for those students who never learned to study effectively earlier in life, or who have simply forgotten how. The learning strategies discussed in this book will help even the accomplished student get higher grades.

Geoffrey Schmidt
Author, The Busy Adult's Guide to Making College Happen!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success, December 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success (Paperback)

I thought the book covered everything from deciding to attend college to getting a job once you've graduated beautifully. The most useful information is by far the study tips! I liked it so much I'm buying a copy for a friend.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Addresses internal and external challenges you'll face, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success (Paperback)

This is the best book for an adult returning to college. Not only does it cover the same basics that the other books cover (about financial aid, getting to know your campus, and dealing with teachers), but it also covers the emotional side of your college experience, how to gain support from those around you, and how to prepare for professionalism rather than for just a job.

Dr. Siebert takes his many years of research into the Survivor Personality (another good book) and makes it applicable and usable to the non-traditional college student. If I hadn't had this book my first term, I may have quit college.