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The Pocket Guide to College Success
Fourth Edition ©2027 Jamie Shushan Formats: E-book, Print
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Jamie Shushan
Jamie H. Shushan is a faculty member of the Crimson Summer Academy (CSA) at Harvard University where she works to increase access to higher education for students from nontraditional backgrounds and helps them succeed once they arrive on campus. In her work at CSA and beyond, she teaches numerous classes focused on college success, engages students in career exploration fieldwork, and serves as an advisor and advocate for students at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Jamie earned her Master's degree in Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2006, where she served as an academic and residential advisor for first-year students and worked at the Office of Career Services, participating in counseling, student outreach, and program development. Before joining the Crimson Summer Academy, she worked with the Associate Vice President for Higher Education in the Office of the President, assisting with a number of presidential initiatives and priorities including the creation of the CSA.
Table of Contents
Part I Transitioning to College
Getting Started Guides
Chapter 1 Beginning Your College Journey
Chapter 2 Finding Support on Campus
Chapter 3 Motivation and Goal Setting
Chapter 4 Using Time Wisely
Part II Study Skills
Chapter 5 Learning Preferences and Studying
Chapter 6 Critical Thinking
Chapter 7 Note Taking
Chapter 8 Reading Effectively
Chapter 9 Test Taking
Chapter 10 Writing and Information Literacy
Part III Skills for Success
Chapter 11 Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree
Chapter 12 Managing Your Money
Chapter 13 Experiencing Difference
Chapter 14 Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress
Chapter 15 Starting Your Career Journey
Appendix A Living on Campus
Appendix B Living off Campus
Product Updates
- Updated data and statistics, particularly in the InfoAction features
- New material on AI literacy and best practices throughout
- Adjustments to the balance of VARK and MBTI coverage
- More content geared toward nontraditional/first-generation students throughout
Authors
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Jamie Shushan
Jamie H. Shushan is a faculty member of the Crimson Summer Academy (CSA) at Harvard University where she works to increase access to higher education for students from nontraditional backgrounds and helps them succeed once they arrive on campus. In her work at CSA and beyond, she teaches numerous classes focused on college success, engages students in career exploration fieldwork, and serves as an advisor and advocate for students at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Jamie earned her Master's degree in Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2006, where she served as an academic and residential advisor for first-year students and worked at the Office of Career Services, participating in counseling, student outreach, and program development. Before joining the Crimson Summer Academy, she worked with the Associate Vice President for Higher Education in the Office of the President, assisting with a number of presidential initiatives and priorities including the creation of the CSA.
Table of Contents
Part I Transitioning to College
Getting Started Guides
Chapter 1 Beginning Your College Journey
Chapter 2 Finding Support on Campus
Chapter 3 Motivation and Goal Setting
Chapter 4 Using Time Wisely
Part II Study Skills
Chapter 5 Learning Preferences and Studying
Chapter 6 Critical Thinking
Chapter 7 Note Taking
Chapter 8 Reading Effectively
Chapter 9 Test Taking
Chapter 10 Writing and Information Literacy
Part III Skills for Success
Chapter 11 Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree
Chapter 12 Managing Your Money
Chapter 13 Experiencing Difference
Chapter 14 Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress
Chapter 15 Starting Your Career Journey
Appendix A Living on Campus
Appendix B Living off Campus
Product Updates
- Updated data and statistics, particularly in the InfoAction features
- New material on AI literacy and best practices throughout
- Adjustments to the balance of VARK and MBTI coverage
- More content geared toward nontraditional/first-generation students throughout
The One and Only Pocket Guide for College Success
A concise and affordable guide to college success.
The Pocket Guide to College Success delivers the essential content of a full-length college success textbook in a streamlined, affordable, and customizable format. Ideal for first-year experience and college success courses, it helps students build the academic and life skills needed to thrive in college and beyond.
Coverage includes key academic success topics such as time management, academic planning, note taking, and critical thinking, alongside essential life skills like goal setting, money management, and interpersonal communication. These practical strategies help students navigate college with confidence and support their long-term success.
Flexible enough to fit a variety of program needs, The Pocket Guide to College Success can be used as a self-directed student resource, a supplement to a first-year seminar, or a complete course solution. Instructor resources—including an instructor’s manual, test bank, and lecture slides—make implementation simple and effective.
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The Pocket Guide to College Success
A concise and affordable guide to college success.
The Pocket Guide to College Success delivers the essential content of a full-length college success textbook in a streamlined, affordable, and customizable format. Ideal for first-year experience and college success courses, it helps students build the academic and life skills needed to thrive in college and beyond.
Coverage includes key academic success topics such as time management, academic planning, note taking, and critical thinking, alongside essential life skills like goal setting, money management, and interpersonal communication. These practical strategies help students navigate college with confidence and support their long-term success.
Flexible enough to fit a variety of program needs, The Pocket Guide to College Success can be used as a self-directed student resource, a supplement to a first-year seminar, or a complete course solution. Instructor resources—including an instructor’s manual, test bank, and lecture slides—make implementation simple and effective.
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