{"product_id":"how-to-win-at-college-simple-rules-for-success-from-star-students-paperback","title":"How to Win at College: Simple Rules for Success from Star Students - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCal Newport\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Highly recommended because it is full of practical tips that will help high school grads take the next step in life.\"--\u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow 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, \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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Don't do all your reading\u003cbr\u003e- Drop classes every term\u003cbr\u003e- Become a club president\u003cbr\u003e- Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA\u003cbr\u003e- Never pull an all-nighter\u003cbr\u003e- Take three days to write a paper\u003cbr\u003e- Always be working on a \"grand project\"\u003cbr\u003e- Do one thing better than anyone else you know \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProving you can be successful and still have time for fun, \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \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: \u003cbr\u003e- Don't do all your reading\u003cbr\u003e- Drop classes every term\u003cbr\u003e- Become a club president\u003cbr\u003e- Care about your grades, Ignore your GPA\u003cbr\u003e- Never pull an all-nighter\u003cbr\u003e- Take three days to write a paper\u003cbr\u003e- Always be working on a \"grand project\"\u003cbr\u003e- Do one thing better than anyone else you know \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e business bestseller \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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEconomist \u003c\/i\u003eand NPR. Visit him online at calnewport.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 191\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.1 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292190437478,"sku":"9780767917872","price":26.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/d2wxTkVvczFiZGJ3bElsbm1yRG0xUT09.webp?v=1766904926","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/how-to-win-at-college-simple-rules-for-success-from-star-students-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}