Groundbreaking advice on how to excel in college from a top student and former valedictorian
Straight talk and tips from top students to help make academic excellence a lifestyle.
Getting a passing grade is one thing-cramming to memorize facts, knowing what's on the test, finishing a paper just before the deadline-but being a top student is something else entirely. So what makes the difference between a good student and a top student?
Being a top student is a lifestyle, not just an A on your transcript. The Secrets of Top Students- Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing High School and College offers advice from lifelong top student, Stefanie Weisman, to help you learn the keys to studying smart, staying motivated, and making academic excellence a part of your life.
Tips from 45 Top Students Learn strategies on making the grade with first-hand advice from valedictorians, Rhodes scholars, Fulbright scholars, Intel Science Fair finalists, a National Spelling bee champion, and more!
Lifestyle Tips and Techniques Discover tips and mantras that will keep you on the road to academic success.
Helpful Exercises Practice makes perfect. Put what you've learned to the test with easy exercises on taking notes, staying motivated, and more.
By:
Stefanie Weisman,
Weisman
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 38mm
Weight: 274g
ISBN: 9781402280795
ISBN 10: 1402280793
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 07 May 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents Introduction Who Am I? Who Is This Book For? What Makes This Book Different from Other Study Aids? Why Should You Want to Be a Better Student, Anyway? Chapter 1: What's My Motivation? How Important Are Grades, Anyway? You've Gotta Have Goals What Motivates Top Students? (Hint: It's Not Just Grades) Do You Have to Be a Perfectionist to Be a Top Student? Six Simple Ways to Stay Motivated Exercises Chapter 2: Time Management 101 Taking Control of Your Time Preventing Procrastination Chapter 3: The Mind-Body Connection How to Use Sleep to Maximize Your Learning Potential Caffeine: A Necessary Evil? You Are What You Eat (and Drink) Exercise for Your Brain Exercises Chapter 4: How to Play the Game (Navigating Academia) Game Strategy 1: Be Smart about Your Schedule Game Strategy 2: Get in Step with STEM Game Strategy 3: Know Thy Class Game Strategy 4: Know Thy Teacher Game Strategy 5: Appeal a Grade Chapter 5: In the Classroom How to Take Killer Notes (Hint: Less Isn't Always More) Sample Lecture and Notes Seven Common Excuses for Taking Bad Notes (and Why They're Wrong) Technology in the Classroom: Why Ditching Your Laptop May Be Good for Your Grades Exercises Chapter 6: Learning to Read (Again) How to Be an Active Reader Sample Text with Notes Digital Books: Not Quite Ready for School? When to Read: The Before or After Debate How to Talk about Your Readings in Class Exercise Chapter 7: Honing Your Homework Skills General Homework Tips STEM Homework Strategies Grappling with Group Projects Chapter 8: How to Write a Paper Step 1: Getting On Board with Guidelines Step 2: Choosing a Topic Step 3: Going on a Research Crusade Step 4: Coming Up with a Thesis Step 5: Getting Ready to Write Step 6: Writing the Paper (Finally) Step 7: Revise, Revise, Revise How to Budget Your Time Six Grammatical Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, Not in a Million, Billion Years, Make in Your Papers Sample Paper Exercise Chapter 9: Getting Ready for the Test What to Do When the Test Is in Sight Put Your Brain to Work: The Art of Active Studying Three Game-Changing Learning Techniques: Self-Testing, Interleaving, and Spacing How to Become a Master of Memorization Physical Tips for Studying A Soundtrack for Studying? Study Groups: Join with Caution How Much Is Enough? Exercise Chapter 10: The Art of Taking Tests The Countdown Begins Taking Care of Business Fifty Grade-A Test-Taking Tips It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over Conclusion Acknowledgments About the Author Endnotes
STEFANIE WEISMAN was born and raised in Queens, New York. She was valedictorian of Stuyvesant High School and graduated from Columbia University with the highest GPA in her class. She has a B.A. in History, a B.S. in Computer Science, and an M.A. in Art History. She works in the technology industry in New York City.
Reviews for The Secrets of Top Students: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing High School and College
It's loaded with strategies on how to get the most out of school in a healthy, well-rounded way, that will continue to serve your scholar well throughout their life...Weisman's writing style is relaxed and often humorous as she conveys wisdom she's gained in the course of garnering numerous academic accolades. - Brooklyn Family
