How to Win at College: Simple Rules for Success from Star Students

Based on firsthand interviews with standout students at universities nationwide, this unique college guide distills the nitty-gritty details of their winning strategies into 75 simple and often surprising rules. nThe essential 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 nHighly recommended because it is full of practical tips that will help high school grads take the next step in life.--Money nHow can you graduate with honors, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, gain access to the best post-college opportunities, and still have a life? 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 your class. These often surprising strategies include: n n- Don't do all your reading n- Drop classes every term n- Become a club president n- Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA n- Never pull an all-nighter n- Take three days to write a paper n- Always be working on a grand project n- Do one thing better than anyone else you know n nProving you can be successful and still have time for fun, How to Win at College is the must-have guide for making the most of these four important years--and getting and edge on life after graduation. n nThis 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.--Seattle Timesn