College Success

“This is one of the best self-help books I have read." That’s the opinion of legendary and best-selling business author Ken Blanchard about Make Your Career Go BOOM! Not Bust: Practical tips to succeed in an ever-changing world. “It contains such down-to-earth career advice that I'm giving it to my four grandchildren in their 20s. The book has not only great career advice but, to me, wonderful advice for being a caring and loving human being. Don't miss it!” Award-winning journalist and business executive Michael Ryan gives it to you straight. There's no sugar-coating here. Just ...

Unlock your academic dreams with "Funding Her Dreams: College Scholarships for Women" This essential resource offers insider tips, detailed application strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you navigate the world of scholarships. Whether you're a high school senior, a college student, or a non-traditional learner, this guide empowers you to secure the financial aid you need to achieve your educational goals. Discover the path to a debt-free education and transform your future today! Brought to you by Scholarship Success Center

It Takes A Campus takes readers on a journey of author Kyle Ellis' experience from a novice in retention efforts to a campus leader in the field of student retention. In 2008, when the University of Mississippi began to take action on their retention efforts, their first time, full-time (FTFT) retention rate was 78.3%. With their recent retention record-setting year (86.5%), they have received numerous accolades, praise, and inquiries from colleagues across the nation regarding their efforts that made such a tremendous impact. It Takes A Campus can serve as a guide for campus professionals ...

Crush Your Freshman Year: Mastering Academics, Social Life, Time Management, and Freedom for College Success is your guide to navigating the complex world of college. From time management to social skills, this book has it all.

In the vibrant yet challenging journey of young adulthood, mastering social-emotional skills can be the key to thriving in college and beyond. This audiobook is an essential guide for those looking to enhance their emotional intelligence, cultivate mindfulness, and foster empathy, equipping them for personal and academic success.

Rising Above the Storm: Small Business Triumphs explores how small businesses are not just surviving but finding new ways to thrive in today’s unpredictable economy. The book begins by spotlighting entrepreneurs who refuse to let inflation and rising costs define their fate. Readers will discover how business owners are uncovering hidden opportunities and adapting to relentless price pressures. The challenge of securing affordable financing and facing high interest rates is met with creative solutions and bold risk taking. The struggle to attract and retain talent is brought to life ...

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom - a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer - informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college. As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships.

International Student Success Strategies Experiencing success and happiness as a student on campus requires you to make an effort to get connected, understand and be tolerant of cultural differences, identify leaders and their respective roles, and become knowledgeable with the different departments at your college or university. Paul F. Davis has traveled to 90 nations of the world and lived abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Thus, Paul understands what it is like to navigate cross-cultural contexts and challenges when living overseas. Paul therefore can empathize with and ...

Test Anxiety No More is the ultimate guide to help students conquer exam fears and unlock their full academic potential. Packed with practical tools, this book encourages students to shed fears, build confidence, and overcome testing blocks.

Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother's protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel.

Get a four-year, debt-free head start on the rest of your life with the valuable lessons learned and taught by educator, speaker, and business coach Seth Hymes. The reality is, there are irrefutable, evidence-based, and statistically proven arguments for looking beyond college as you start your journey to creating a fulfilling life and career. Skip College for Success offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on exactly how to do it.

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It’s the question virtually every college student and recent graduate faces. With the rise of hybrid work, advances in artificial intelligence, and ever-shifting economic circumstances, the situation for aspiring Gen Z professionals has never been more challenging. But there is help.

Who Do You Think You Are? helps parents, school counselors, and administrators get teens thinking about—and interested in—their future careers. Success in college and beyond relies on thorough prior preparation; by identifying interests and passions early on, young people are better able to plan for the career they want by mapping out the academic path to support it. This book shows you how to guide teens along on this journey, and how to stick with them until they reach the goals they've set.

Success in business growth is not just about numbers but about awakening ambition in the most ordinary moments. Readers will discover how to spot opportunities where others see only obstacles and learn to build strong foundations that weather any storm. The journey continues with practical strategies for mastering adaptation in a rapidly changing world. When setbacks arise, the book reveals how to transform them into secret advantages that fuel progress. It explores the power of creating meaningful connections that ignite innovative thinking and collaboration. Leadership takes center stage ...

For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding.

Life After College is an essential manual for every graduating student and young professional. It features practical, actionable advice that helps people focus on the BIG picture of their lives, not just the details. Life After College will leave you feeling inspired, confident, and ready to take action toward creating the life you really want.

This is a collection of 50 simple tips of advice that any student would like to know. The book offers practical timeless tips, including money management, your major and school, friends and socializing, and starting your career.

Who Do You Think You Are? helps parents, school counselors, and administrators get teens thinking about - and interested in - their future careers. Success in college and beyond relies on thorough prior preparation; by identifying interests and passions early on, young people are better able to plan for the career they want by mapping out the academic path to support it. This book shows you how to guide teens along on this journey and how to stick with them until they reach the goals they've set.

From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond. Every year, almost 4,000,000 students begin their freshman year at colleges and universities nationwide. Most of them will sleep less and stress out a whole lot more. By the end of the year, 30 percent of those freshmen will have dropped out. For many, the unforeseen demands of college life are so overwhelming that "the best four years of your life" can start to feel like the worst.

College is no longer the golden ticket to success, and students are starting to see through it. We are a generation that wants to make a life instead of just a living. We are choosing ourselves, dropping out, and living life on our own terms! Sounds like a dumb idea? An escapist fantasy? Only to those too mentally enslaved by the system to think outside the box! In DropOut, Rueben L. Carter guides renegades and tapped out students in making a rational decision to leave college in order to chase their true passions in life.