Keys to Preparing for College

by Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits

This book offers honest and direct guidance to individuals concerned about their futures and making decisions related to college, majors, degrees, and careers. It presents suggestions, strategies, ideas, and systems that will enable readers and students to make the most of their educational experience. Chapter topics look at setting goals toward success, thinking critically about college decisions, exploring careers and majors, choosing a college that fits your needs, building an academic portfolio, getting the process started, listening and note taking, test taking, managing time, communicating, and being a leader. For individuals ready to take responsibility for their education, growth, knowledge, and future.

187 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2000