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Lecture Notes

A Professor's Inside Guide to College Success

A Professor's Inside Guide to College Success

By Philip Mitchell Freeman

By Philip Mitchell Freeman

By Philip Mitchell Freeman

By Philip Mitchell Freeman

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Category: Nonfiction

Category: Nonfiction

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Apr 06, 2010 | ISBN 9781580087544

Ebook $7.99

Apr 06, 2010 | ISBN 9781580084291

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    About Lecture Notes

    If you’re an incoming freshman facing the culture shock of campus life, reeling under the weight of scholastic expectations, and feeling the pressure of overwhelming financial commitments—don’t panic! Lectures Notes counters the confusion with an insider’s perspective on navigating these challenges and many more. Professor Philip Freeman reveals the three sure-fire rules for a great college experience, offers solid strategies for fostering crucial relationships with faculty advisors, and sets you up for four years of success—and beyond. Packed with practical advice, Lectures Notes is a must read for every college-bound high school senior, whether you’re attending a small-town junior college, a sprawling mega-campus, or an ivy-league university. Don’t leave home without it!

    About Lecture Notes

    If you’re an incoming freshman facing the culture shock of campus life, reeling under the weight of scholastic expectations, and feeling the pressure of overwhelming financial commitments—don’t panic! Lectures Notes counters the confusion with an insider’s perspective on navigating these challenges and many more. Professor Philip Freeman reveals the three sure-fire rules for a great college experience, offers solid strategies for fostering crucial relationships with faculty advisors, and sets you up for four years of success—and beyond. Packed with practical advice, Lectures Notes is a must read for every college-bound high school senior, whether you’re attending a small-town junior college, a sprawling mega-campus, or an ivy-league university. Don’t leave home without it!

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    About Philip Mitchell Freeman

    PHILIP FREEMAN holds a doctorate from Harvard University and is currently the chair of classical languages at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The recipient of numerous teaching awards and honors, he has been a visiting scholar at the American Academy… More about Philip Mitchell Freeman

    About Philip Mitchell Freeman

    PHILIP FREEMAN holds a doctorate from Harvard University and is currently the chair of classical languages at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The recipient of numerous teaching awards and honors, he has been a visiting scholar at the American Academy… More about Philip Mitchell Freeman

    Product Details

    Category: Nonfiction

    Paperback | $14.99
    Published by Ten Speed Press
    Apr 06, 2010 | 160 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9781580087544

    Category: Nonfiction

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Ten Speed Press
    Apr 06, 2010 | 160 Pages | ISBN 9781580084291

    Praise

    “It may not be on the syllabus, but this is one kind of college prep you shouldn’t skip!”
    –Seventeen.com, April 10, 2010

    Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 
     
    preface—vi
    the three rules for college success—1
    high school versus college—9
    types of professors—15
    colleges and professors—29
    how to find the best teachers—38
    good relations—46
    advising—53
    the classroom—63
    taking notes—71
    how to read a book—78
    writing great papers—87
    research papers—97
    how to study for a test—112
    recommendations—123
    the top ten ways to annoy your professors—129
    handling problems—137
    international and nontraditional students—142
    conclusion—147
    index—150

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