Ahead of the Pack: Balancing Your Way to Personal Success in College (Career Success) | 
| Author: Josh Richardson
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 874647
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 264
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1401882749
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.198
EAN: 9781401882747
ASIN: 1401882749
Publication Date: May 16, 2005
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Product Description
Written for students by an actual student, Ahead of the Pack: Balancing Your Way to Personal Success in College is a must-have resource for any college or high school student preparing for a successful, balanced college experience. This unique text touches on every topic important to students from commencement through graduation! Information on academics, social life, fitness and nutrition, and success after graduation is included and presented in a fun, easy-to-read format. Since balance is the key to leading an enjoyable and productive life on campus, sections on maximizing time and energy and goal-setting are included to help students find ways to realize their aspirations. Special features include profiles of real college students from all walks of life; advice from academic advisors, professors, and real-world job recruiters and managers; student quotes that provide quick, real-student perspectives; worksheets that challenge readers to take action with the information they've learned; information on fitness, exercise, and healthy eating; and much, much more. Written with all students in mind, advice appears from traditional four-year, community college, non-traditional, and commuter students. This book includes something for every student to be successful in college, and beyond.
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Best College Handbook Ever December 18, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is by far the best overall guide for all college students, but especially graduating high school seniors. I recommend that it be introduced to a student well before applying to college.It is wonderful gift to a student and should be 'required reading' for all parents before sending their children off to college. The format is ideal and the topics discussed are most contemporary for what kids now face their very first semester. This true survival guide will be well appreciated throughout one's college experience.
High School Counselor - Bruce Z. January 7, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a high school guidance counselor since 1995 I have searched for and reviewed most publications that attempt to assist prospective students excel during their college years. This book is one of the most unique I have found. Since it was written by a current student, the approach, perspective and even the vocabulary is in line with today's youth.
I had several students review it for me as well. Their feedback was very positive, especially the "real world" approach to some difficult subjects like dating, drinking, diet and exercise. The advice on leveraging professor's office time and tips to improve study habits were also well received. Our school, a private academy, is giving a copy to each senior as part of their "Get Sarted Packet" upon graduation. Highly recommended to any student graduating this year or in the recent past.
Hits on all Points July 12, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a recent university graduate (2 years in the 'real world'), I can say that I wish this book had been available when I was entering collegiate life. It really helps incomming freshman, and even upper-classmen, avoid many of the seemingly invisible pitfalls of campus life. I gave this book to my cousin who is entering college this fall, and told him to take notes. He wrote me a thankyou note a few weeks later, and said that he thought it was a cheezy gift, but that he read a couple pages, and finished it in a week! Cheezy indeed. anyway, by this for yourself, or someone you know entering college, and you will not be displeased. five stars!
"Awesome" was my student's response June 5, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I got a copy of 'Ahead of the Pack' for my son headed to college as a graduation present. He's not a big reader in general, however he did not put it down until it was finished. I asked him about the contents and what he thought. His response was "awesome". The book seems to reach young people where they are in preparation for college and answer many questions for them from a peer, not a old man like me!
A Solid Roadmap for College June 4, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Finally, an author young enough to relate to young adults, yet mature enough to lead them with integrity. Mr. Richardson's moral values shine through as he tackles everything from budgeting to sexual concerns. This book can be read in it's entirety, or in segments, as it's easily divided by topics. This book is an excellent read from the time a High Schooler in in 10th grade, through (at least) their first year in college. What a great gift as High School graduation invitations are rolling in!
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