College Success

Feeling Uneasy About Your Teen’s Readiness for Adulthood? This 2-in-1 Guide Sets Them Up for Life & Financial Success! As a parent, you want your teen to be prepared for whatever life throws their way. But are they truly ready to handle the demands of adulthood? From managing daily responsibilities to mastering financial independence, there’s so much for teens to learn—and most of it isn’t taught in school. This comprehensive 2-in-1 collection combines essential life skills and personal finance mastery, ensuring your teen has the tools they need to thrive. Inside, they’ll gain ...

Is your child college-ready? This guide and workbook provides easy to understand tips and suggestions on how new and incoming students can successfully navigate a four-year college environment. It is useful in preparing students who plan on either transferring to or matriculating at a four-year college. It is designed to be used in a workshop or seminar setting; however, it can be used for self-study with easy-to-understand exercises. Topics covered include: Goal setting Financial Health & Money Management Becoming An Active Learner Mindset Developing Emotional intelligence Developing ...

Know someone heading to college?? College doesn’t come with a manual — but now it comes with a game plan. If you’re tired of just surviving the chaos of college life and ready to actually thrive, this book is for you. “10 Rituals for Maximum Success in College” is your go-to guide for building the habits that fuel academic success, mental clarity, and a fulfilling college experience. Perfect gift for high school graduates heading to college! With relatable advice, proven strategies, and zero fluff, this book delivers 10 powerful rituals you can start using today — even if ...

"So what are you going to do with your major?" It's an innocent question that can haunt students from high school to graduate school and beyond. Relax. Your major is just the starting point for designing a meaningful future. In this indispensable guide, Dr. Katharine Brooks shows you a creative, fun, and intelligent way to figure out what you want to do and how to get it - no matter what you studied in college.

Over five years, authors Marshall Boen and Marcus Lo researched, tested, and refined the most effective strategies to help students graduate faster, slash college costs, and gain real-world life skills. How to Hack College is your step-by-step blueprint to making college smarter, faster, and more affordable. The book will guide you every step of the way from high school to building a successful life after college.

ADHD: The College Experience offers a strength-based approach to learning that flips the script about ADHD for students who are struggling to succeed in college. This transformative perspective shows students with ADHD how they can embrace their unique abilities to find joy in learning, succeed in college, and reach their potential. Through humorous storytelling, Zaghi explains how ADHD traits are a genetic inheritance that benefits human societies, how procrastination and inattention can lead to highly creative solutions, and how risk-taking and impulsivity can lead to unexpected ...

If you're a student, you've probably pulled an all-nighter to finish a paper. It was a caffeinated, exhausting slog that might have gotten the job done, but it also took a lot out of you - and you knew you could do better. Relax! There's a better way. In Hacking Papers 101, Deleuzienne outlines 101 quick, actionable tips to optimize the paper-writing process and take control of school again. You'll learn how to budget your time if you've only got 12 hours to write a paper, which tools will let you conquer citations, how to read research quickly, how to write without second-guessing yourself...

On average, an admissions committee takes seconds to decide whether to admit a student. They must sum up the student in one sentence that will tell them if a student is going to be a good fit for their program. What is the best way to transform this admissions process from a stressful, pressure-cooker arms race into an empowering journey that paves the way to the best individual outcome? Written by a college admissions insider turned consultant, Soundbite guides parents and students through the admissions process from start to finish.

For generations, society has placed an overwhelming emphasis on college as the key to success. The message was clear: a degree guarantees opportunity, financial security, and a prosperous future. Yet, for many, this traditional route is becoming less appealing and, in some cases, even counterproductive. As tuition costs skyrocket and student loan debt cripples millions of graduates, many find themselves holding degrees that don’t lead to fulfilling or lucrative careers. The truth is, the world is changing. The modern job market is shifting, and with it comes a growing realization that ...

The College Devaluation Crisis makes the case that employers and other learning and development entities are emerging to innovate new approaches to training talent that, at times, relies on the higher education sector, but increasingly operates independently in order to satisfy talent needs more agilely and effectively. Targeted primarily toward managers, the book focuses on case studies from leading companies, including Google, Ernst & Young, IBM, and Marriott, to illustrate their innovative strategies for talent development across education, age, and background.

Get a four-year, debt-free head start on the rest of your life with the valuable lessons learned and taught by educator, speaker, and business coach Seth Hymes. The reality is, there are irrefutable, evidence-based, and statistically proven arguments for looking beyond college as you start your journey to creating a fulfilling life and career. Skip College for Success offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on exactly how to do it.

For every college-failure-turned-success story, there are countless less-inspiring ones. The real reason why most people don’t make the grades they need or become so disheartened that they drop out of college early has nothing to do with the subject they’re studying or their drive to succeed…. It’s because they lack essential study skills and inside knowledge. Your courses focus on your subject—as they should…. But there’s a wealth of other information you’re missing out on that could make the difference between a pass and a fail.

Your High School Adventure Begins Now! Are You Ready to Take the Lead on Your Future? Stepping into high school is a major milestone, and it’s just the beginning of an exciting journey filled with opportunities, challenges, and big decisions. But there’s one question every student (and parent) should be asking: What can I do now to get ready for college? College Bound High School Checklist: From Freshman to Senior Year is your essential companion for navigating the high school experience with confidence and purpose. Whether you're a wide-eyed freshman just getting started or a focused ...

High grades and extracurriculars aren't enough. Most families assume that if their teen works hard, gets good grades, and stays involved in extracurriculars, they'll have a great shot at a top college. But the reality is that's not true. Each year, thousands of amazingly smart, talented students are rejected by selective colleges—not because they aren't good enough, but because their application doesn't stand out. Top colleges look for self-awareness, passion, purpose, and impact—qualities that take years to develop. Because standing out starts now. Middle School Top College Prep Path ...

Conquer the SAT with your complete guide to turning the SAT day into a success! The SAT can be very intimidating. Imagine as the test date is fast approaching, the pressure starts to mount. You or your child are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material to cover, unsure of where to start, and worried that time is slipping away. This scenario is all too familiar for students and parents alike, as the SAT is a significant milestone on the path to college. Ace the SAT: Your Ultimate Study Guide is here to turn that anxiety into confidence. This guide is crafted to help students and parents ...

Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov's highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you'll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection.

Small businesses can do well in today’s fast-moving world by learning how to find new trends and respond to competition. First, it’s important to see new ideas before they become popular. Then, businesses need to study their competitors and think smart. They should learn how to make products that people really want and how to make customers excited about them. This excitement can lead to real sales. It’s also important to turn first-time buyers into loyal customers. Great customer service can help a lot with this and become a big strength. Every time a business talks to a customer, it...

Tom Berthel first met Hall of Fame football coach Hayden Fry when, in the mid-1980s, his investment firm, Berthel Fisher & Co., became a corporate sponsor of the University of Iowa Athletic Department. This business partnership not only helped Berthel Fisher establish a winning public image, but it also gave birth to one of the most important and enduring friendships of Tom Berthel’s life.

About the Book Viral Blueprints for Small Business Success reveals the technical strategies behind social media marketing that actually work for small businesses. The journey begins by uncovering core secrets that set successful campaigns apart from the noise. Readers learn how to build a compelling brand presence from the ground up, even with limited resources. The book dives into creating content that not only attracts attention but also forges real connections with audiences. It demystifies each major platform, showing how to tailor efforts for maximum reach and engagement. Proven growth...

Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no.