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.
Author(s): Al Siebert, Mary Karr
Edition: 6th
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 176
Contents......Page 7
1 Lots of Help is Available......Page 11
2 Fears and Concerns: How to Confrontand Overcome Them......Page 19
3 How to Choose Your Program,Get Financial Help, and Become Oriented......Page 29
4 Actions That Lead to Success in College......Page 43
5 Online Learning......Page 51
6 The Best Way to Study......Page 58
7 How to Get High Grades on Tests......Page 75
8 How to Write Excellent Papers......Page 91
9 Learning Styles and Teaching Styles:How to Infl uence Instructors......Page 101
10 How to Gain Support and Encouragementfrom Your Family......Page 113
11 How to Balance Going to College with Working......Page 123
12 How to Handle Pressure Well......Page 129
13 Resiliency in a World of Non-Stop Change......Page 138
Resources and Selected Reading......Page 154
Online Resources......Page 159
Index......Page 164
