College Ready 101: A Field Guide to a Successful Freshman Year

How to Have a Successful Freshman Year Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Confused. If you want to crush your freshman year, then this is the book for you. College Ready 101 is full of the things people often don't tell you about college, but expect you know (or figure out the hard way). College operates as a system, both inside and outside the classroom. CR101 is a list of 50 items to help you navigate that system.Warning: This book isn't a shortcut to college success. It is however, a guide to navigating the college environment in a way that helps you feel better about what you're doing. The structure of CR101 is as follows: each items is introduced; underneath the item is an explanation about what it matters for you as a college freshman; next are actions you can take to make that item work to your advantage.CR101 is more than a simple field guide. You are also getting references to commonly used learning tools and an appendix with conversation starters for effectively meeting your professor and office hours, requesting recommendations and more.CR101 is your pocket guide to freshman year. Inside its covers, you get information on understanding expectations, establishing professional relationships, and getting started on the right foot.