The authors have gone beyond the information covered in a traditional campus orientation and addressed topics that students often learn about when it is too late.' -Keith B. Despite my experience in higher education, I could see myself reading How to College with my sons when they begin their collegiate experience and reviewing the checklists of things to know, do and discuss before you go with them. Ben Railton, Professor of English Studies, Fitchburg State University 'Offers practical advice for students as they make the transition from high school to college. And for depth, to cite just one example with which I'm very familiar, the section on college writing is stronger than many entire books dedicated to that subject, and would be a vital aid for students entering first-year writing classes.' -Dr. For breadth, the book covers every relevant topic I could have imagined for such a guide, and many that I honestly would never have thought of all will be very helpful for rising college students and their families alike. The book manages to be accessible and starts at the ground level, yet never talks down to its audience and gives readers of varying comfort levels with higher education something to learn and think about.' -Angie Chuang, Associate Professor, Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder ' How to College is the best college prep guide I've ever encountered, equally strong in both breadth and depth. My hope is that all first-year students read this book and complete all the exercises the summer before starting college. As a university professor who routinely teaches first-year students, I found the book's descriptions of college-level academics and writing personally instructive for my own classes. Aho, M.S., Associate Director of Housing, University of Utah ' How to College is an unprecedented guide, workbook, conversational philosophy treatise that breaks down the transition to college into its smallest, most practical parts.

With advice about tackling course readings, meeting your new roommate, and making the most of online apps to support your success, this book is a great primer for any high school graduate heading off to college!' -Rachel E. A modern guide to all the things you didn't know to ask about before going to college.

How to College by Andrea Malkin Brenner