Best Book for getting straight A in school

[stephanv]

Know what would be a great book to read about getting straight A's in college classes? I'm about to take a one-week vacation this Christmas and would love to read a good book on getting straight A's. I'm entering full time school for the first time in 5 years.

Also, where can I find a good list of posts of Steves concerning school studying/getting good grades?

[RT Wolf]

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/200...lege-students/

http://www.stevepavlina.com/articles/do-it-now.htm

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/200...n-3-semesters/

And, of course, the rest of the site is awesome. I think he's written pretty much a book in his posts already.

In terms of good books for getting straight A's, I am also looking for some. If/when I find something, I'll let you know. Right now, I'm reading a book called "What the best college teachers do" and it talks about how the current school system and most profs/teachers encourage "strategic learners". That is, those that learn to play the game vs "deep thinkers", those that rebuild their mental models of the world around what they have learned. Which is an important bit of information for me.

Good luck with the books!

[stephanv]

RT Wolf,

Thanks for the links to the posts and your responses.

While waiting for responses to what kind of book to get, I went ahead this morning and bought a book at Books A Million called "Getting Good GrAdes in College" written by two profs. It looks promising. I figure if it's bad, I can return it and get a better book recommended here.

What are you going to school for?

[RT Wolf]

Wow, the google search for Getting Good Grades in College looks promising as well: Getting Good GrAdes in College - Google Search

Amazon says it's good:
Amazon.com: Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College: Books: Lynn F. Jacobs,Jeremy S. Hyman
I'll also try to get the books that they say others liked.

I'm not studying at the University of Toronto for commerce and cinema studies. I'm taking a year off to develop and learn and grow and it's just been amazing so far. Comin back, though, I may change my major. The world is an amazing place and college and university really falls through in conveying that in a lot of places.

Edit: Have you checked your local libary system? I dunno where you are, but here in Toronto, there's a whole buncha books on everything connected to being a student: money, note-taking, time management, etc.

[stephanv]

Good idea - hadn't thought about the library. Thanks!

[The Protagonist]

This will be reccomened to you time and time again by people at collegeconfidential.com a site where people routinely get in at Ivy league schools

"What smart students know" Adam Robinson

[Joel Chue]

First few resources you've to head to would be
Steve's blog.

Do it Now and 10 Tips for College Students.

I personally love and find the content in these 2 articles
of extremely high value! Don't only read it, print it!
Use them as a reminder from time to time to help you.

And if you want to have a ten start yard, I recommend
"Secrets of Scoring As" eBook!

Great content and marvelous e-course!

[Cassie]

I've just received five straight A's for this fall semester. This is the first time I've ever received a 4.0 and I'm very humbled because it is at a more challenging private school than my last.

My only advice is to do your best on all your assignments. You need to make your schoolwork a huge priority. But never top priority. I would never sacrifice exercise time/ meditation time/ spending quality time with family or friends for schoolwork. The key is balance. Pick an hour to work hard on assignments, and kick some arse in that time frame.

[Joel Chue]

My only advice is to do your best on all your assignments.

It shows that you understand your work! great advice.

Here's some links to improving college effectiveness
"college effectiveness" - Google Search
Amazon.com: college
As' Students Study Skills At Your Fingertips

Hope the links help.

[professor1]

There is a website devoted to the Professors' Guide to Getting Good Grades in College. Its URL is Professors' Guide to GETTING GOOD GRADES IN COLLEGE by Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman It's great!