How to Get A's in College [Paperback]

Hundreds of Heads (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2007

These days college is not a luxury but a necessity. With four (or more) long years of college life ahead of them, it's essential that students have some help to make the most of their time. This book explains how, featuring peers who talk directly and personally to students. Here, hundreds of successful college grads explain how to get top grades, find the right major, manage time, stay motivated, avoid stress, seek out the best teachers and courses, form important relationships, and graduate — happily — at the top of the class. Short, pithy chapters cover such topics as writing a good paper, research and the college library, taking advantage of college support services, balancing athletics and academics, navigating modern college technology, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hundreds of Heads Books (April 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933512083
• ISBN-13: 978-1933512082
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,007,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hundreds of Tips, Principles, and Pointers, May 1, 2007

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Get A's in College (Paperback)

"How to Get A's in College" introduces hundreds of student-tested tips from hundreds of successful college graduates. They explain how to get top grades, to select the right major, how to manage your time, how to stay motivated, and how to avoid stress. They show you how to find the best teachers and courses, how to form important relationships, and most importantly how to graduate with honors. These tips cover hints from registering for classes, to where to study and what to eat.

The book is made up of short, succinct chapters. I especially appreciated the chapters covering the topics of writing a good paper, doing research, using the college library, and taking advantage of college support services.

Another chapter emphasized the importance of finding balance in athletics and academics. The practical hints on finding your way through modern college technology were very helpful. I also appreciated the tips on "overcoming procrastination."

The book's format lends itself to an easy read and quick assimilation of the diverse opinions and approaches presented. The text is both entertaining and educational. The tips are highlighted with special symbols that differentiate the importance of the suggestion, from "important", "check this out," to "warnings," "amazing," or "consider."

Frances Northcutt, academic advisor in the William E. Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York at Hunter College is well qualified to edit this book. In 2006 she was chosen as the Outstanding Advisor for the Mid-Atlantic region. Working with a team from "Hundreds of Heads" she has masterfully edited and classified this collection of suggestions from the hundreds submitted for consideration.

I strongly recommend "How to Get A's in College" to parents, high school counselors, students in their senior year of high school and to all college students.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Get an A in College, May 27, 2007

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Get A's in College (Paperback)

This book has some important tips on how to maximize college grades.
I don't agree with all of them; however, some notable suggestions are
presented by the author:

o study student reviews of teachers on "[..]"

Very often, students will have important insights about teaching methods,
testing and the award of grades.

o find out whether or not the teacher utilizes the text in class
(For some courses, the text is optional or hardly used.)

o form a study group for courses like higher math/science and delegate work

o organize your notes with multiple color flags, yellow high lighters etc

Over the years, I've taught courses in business and math. In this capacity,
it's important to integrate the lecture with the notes. In addition,
students who come to class should be rewarded. I've drawn the test material
from the class notes with some reference to the text. Students should get
partial credit for substantially correct answers. As a practical matter,
the bell curve grading scheme can be problematic. Some administrators
follow this scheme religiously while others are less concerned about the
overall award of A's, B's, C's etc.

Overall, the acquisition has many helpful hints which could be pivotal
in closely contested courses where the difference between an A or B
may hinge on enhanced study techniques. Worry about getting an "A" or
a "B" but be more concerned about how to apply your education
in an industrial or a career context. Remember, most of what you do in
college is preparation for a decades-long working career.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with many practical suggestions, April 24, 2008

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Tyler L. Abbott - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Get A's in College (Paperback)

How to Get A's in College This is a good book to have around your dorm room. It's not a sit down and read all at once kind of book, but if you take a couple minutes each day to read a few suggestions, you'll find some really good ones that may actually help your study patterns. Like this one:

"I would go to coffee shops and to the school library to get in some quiet time. I also utilized the library at a nearby law school because it was even more quiet and comfortable. If I needed to cram for a test I would go to Denny's sit in a back booth, and work on a pot of coffee."

There are tons of great suggestions and tips from college students who have tried them. Every quote has a name (or anonymous) with a GPA. You know that these students have really looked for the best way to get A's.