College Keys : Getting In, Doing Well, and Avoiding the 4 Big Mistakes - Softcover

McIntire, Roger W.

9780964055872: College Keys : Getting In, Doing Well, and Avoiding the 4 Big Mistakes

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ISBN 10: 0964055872 ISBN 13: 9780964055872

Publisher: Summit Crossroads Pr, 1800

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A college professor offers advice for the college bound and their parents, including college selection, study techniques, and avoiding pitfalls in housing, health care, habits, and time management

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About the Author

Roger W. McIntire, PhD, was Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies during his 32 years at the University of Maryland. He directed campus-wide programs to help students succeed and annual summer workshops for anxious parents. Now Professor Emeritus, Dr. McIntire continues to be an academic advisor and friend to freshmen, returning students, students in times of trouble, and students celebrating success--among them his own three daughters.

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"Your move to college has some danger points. Choices you haven't worried about up to now are suddenly crucial....Bad habits that creep into your routine and poor decisions about housing and health care all can have effects that will last all through college."

"Having that first offer in hand is a great relief. You may feel tempted to call or write immediately and 'get it all nailed down'-- especially if this college is one of your first choices....Take the time your first college has allowed you to keep the options open for a few days."

"You need to be sure some of your freshman program has special interest for you."

"You will see students who are taking care of themselves just fine, and you will see some real failures."

"While you're thinking about college, think about the typical day in the careers you have in mind. It's important to think about not only what you want to be but also of what you want to be doing." "Your usual caretakers are not around anymore. It's a good time to try being a little different, but it's also a good time to look out for yourself! The most dangerous habits are (1) the substances you take; (2) the routines that wear you down; and (3) a poor diet."

"Students' living conditions, social situations, jobs and commuting times all influenced their spirit for college and their progress in it."

"College is in the business of helping people learn, grow, and change....Students often believe that if only they could get through college, the demands of learning and tests would be over. But after graduation, they learn that new learning tasks are always presenting themselves both on the job and at home....Students with good learning skills will always have an easier and more enjoyable experience with changing job and career requirements."

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