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How to Succeed in College

What to Expect in College
What You Expect in College Isn’t Always What You Get

Financial Literacy
Study Habits in College

How You College Is More Important Than Where You College

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Many students enter college with unrealistic expectations—and reality can hit hard. This post explores common mismatches and how students and families can prepare for a smoother, more successful transition.
Self-regulated learning empowers students to take control of their education by setting goals, employing effective study strategies, and monitoring their progress. This guide provides actionable steps for students and parents to develop these essential skills for academic success.
Success in college isn’t just about grades—it’s about mindset, habits, and strategies. Learn how to develop key skills, stay motivated, and thrive academically and socially.
Studying harder isn’t the answer—studying smarter is. This post breaks down science-backed learning strategies that help college students retain information, think critically, and succeed academically.
Struggling to organize complex ideas? Concept mapping is a proven learning strategy that helps students visualize connections, improve memory retention, and enhance critical thinking. Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, this step-by-step guide will teach you how to create effective concept maps to simplify learning.
Discover how engaging in volunteering and internships enhances personal growth, college applications, and career readiness beyond merely boosting your résumé.
Discover how First-Year Experience (FYE) programs can ease the college transition, offering academic, social, and emotional support to boost student success.
Explore strategies for aligning individual student traits with optimal learning environments to enhance educational outcomes.
Examine the impact of college rankings on education, including their influence on institutional decisions and student choices.
Understand the potential health implications of student loan debt and its long-term effects on well-being.
Debunk the myth of learning styles by reviewing research that challenges this popular educational concept.
Explore strategies to manage and minimize student loan debt, ensuring financial well-being during and after your college journey.
Identify common barriers to academic achievement and discover practical solutions to overcome challenges and thrive in your educational pursuits.
Understand that student success involves both the academic and extracurricular contexts of the college experience, resulting in the potential for bias and other shortcomings in research on student success. Incomplete narratives can harm student success when parents and students do not recognize this.