introduction
This is a book about getting good grades in college. You won't find anything here about getting along with your roommate, making friends and hooking up, balancing study time and party time, or how to do your own laundry. No, it's all about grades. A's -- and how to get them... read more of the introduction
part 1 the start
chapter 1 10 Common Myths about Grades in College
chapter 2 How Do College Professors Grade, Anyway?
chapter 3 FAQs about Picking Courses with an Eye to Grades
part 2 the class
chapter 4 Your Action Plan for the First Week
chapter 5 Top 10 Tips for Taking Excellent Lecture Notes
chapter 6 Why Prepare? Why Attend? Why Participate?
part 3 the exam
chapter 7 13 Best Ideas for A+ Text-Preparation
chapter 8 Acing Exams by Adjusting Your Attitudes
chapter 9 The Hidden Value in Going Over Your Test
part 4 the paper
chapter 10 Understanding the Assignment
chapter 11 Doing the Analysis, Doing the Research
chapter 12 Do's and Don't's for Going to See the Professor
chapter 13 Top 10 Tips for Constructing the Perfect Paper
part 5 the last month
chapter 14 The Hazards of the Last Month of the Semester
chapter 15 17 Strategies for Acing the Final Exam