{"product_id":"how-to-win-at-college-simple-rules-for-success-from-star-students","title":"How to Win at College: Simple Rules for Success from Star Students","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Flap\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe only guide to getting ahead once you've gotten in--proven strategies for making the most of your college years, based on winning secrets from the country's most successful students \n\u003cbr\u003eWhat does it take to be a standout student? How can you make the most of your college years--graduate with honors, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, and gain access to the best post-college opportunities? Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona, \"How to Win at College presents seventy-five simple rules that will rocket you to the top of the class. These college-tested--and often surprising--strategies include: \n\u003cbr\u003e- Don't do all your reading \n\u003cbr\u003e- Drop classes every term \n\u003cbr\u003e- Become a club president \n\u003cbr\u003e- Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA \n\u003cbr\u003e- Never pull an all-nighter \n\u003cbr\u003e- Take three days to write a paper \n\u003cbr\u003e- Always be working on a \"grand project\" \n\u003cbr\u003e- Do one thing better than anyone else you know \n\u003cbr\u003eProving that success has little to do with being a genius workaholic, and everything to do with playing the game, \"How to Win at College is the must-have guide for making the most of these four important years--and getting an edge on life after graduation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurprising secrets for success from the country's top students-- on cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Smart and sensitive advice.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jay Matthews, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book is the perfect high school graduation gift.... Highly recommended because it is full of practical tips that will help high school grads take the next step in life. Young readers will find many of the insights counterintuitive, refreshing, and funny too.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This deliberately provocative book is a good way for a smart student to see how out-of-the-box thinking can lead to success in college.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kimberly Marlow Harnett, \u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Clear, concise and organized information that every soon-to-be or present college student should read and use . . . an excellent choice for your college-bound teen.\" \n\u003cb\u003e --Denise Witmer, About.com Guide for Parenting of Adolescents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Every college student, or every parent of a college student, must buy this book!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jeffrey J. Fox, author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Become CEO\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Rainmaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCal Newport\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from Dartmouth College, earned a Ph.D. from MIT, and is now an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He's the author of five books, including most recently the \n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e business bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eDeep Work\u003c\/i\u003e. He also runs the popular blog Study Hacks, which explores the impact of technology on our ability to perform productive work and lead satisfying lives. His contrarian ideas have been featured on many major media platforms, including the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eEconomist \u003c\/i\u003eand NPR. 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Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona, \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Win at College \u003c\/i\u003epresents seventy-five simple rules that will rocket you to the top of your class. These often surprising strategies include: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Don't do all your reading \n\u003cbr\u003e- Drop classes every term \n\u003cbr\u003e- Become a club president \n\u003cbr\u003e- Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA \n\u003cbr\u003e- Never pull an all-nighter \n\u003cbr\u003e- Take three days to write a paper \n\u003cbr\u003e- Always be working on a \"grand project\" \n\u003cbr\u003e- Do one thing better than anyone else you know \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProving you can be successful and still have time for fun, \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Win at College\u003c\/i\u003e is the must-have guide for making the most of these four important years--and getting and edge on life after graduation. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"This deliberately provocative book is a good way for a smart student to see how out-of-the-box thinking can lead to success in college.\"--\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2005 pg. 61 (EAN 9780767917872, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Newport, Cal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Publishing Group (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005-04-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Education \/ Student Life \u0026amp; Student Affairs|Education \/ Schools \/ Levels - Higher|Study Aids \/ Study Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e College student orientation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780767917872\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780767917872\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Publishing Group (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374418751769,"sku":"SP-9780767917872","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780767917872_spiral.png?v=1778473164","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/how-to-win-at-college-simple-rules-for-success-from-star-students","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}