Good Books for College Success?

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<p>Dear All,</p>

<p>Does anyone have any suggestions for good books about college life, academic success, etc? Maybe some that deal with time management, budget appropriations, and study tips?</p>

<p>Best.</p>

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<p>I liked "How to Win at College" by Cal Newport</p>

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<p>I just came across Cal Newport's blog, has pretty interesting stuff. Google study hacks and it should be the first thing that comes up</p>

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<p>I've heard "How to ace your way through college and still have a life" is good</p>

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<p>@Everyone: Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely check out Cal Newport's book/blog and "Ace". Anyone else?</p>

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<p>omg
those are the books i have and LOVE!
kennedy's how to ace...etc. is very practical and very informative.
newport's how to win..etc. is very nicely written, and gives a lot of examples to help you better understand his advices.
both are awesome books!!! worth every penny.</p>

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<p>I'd pick up some stuff by Dale Carnegie. It's old, and it's not directed at college, but the general lessons in his books are invaluable no matter what you're doing.</p>

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<p>I heard that "how to kick ass in college" is pretty good.</p>

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<p>Um... A book for college success... what the?</p>

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<p>Lol.. Too bad I bought this book a little too late, but it has great study tips and ways to manage your time. "How To Become A Straight-A Student" by Cal Newport.</p>

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<p>Has anyone read Getting the Best Out of College?</p>

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<p>I’m looking at “How to win at college” and “How to become a straight A student.” From what I’ve heard, they’re both pretty much about academic success and finding the right balance between academics and social life. Are they different or do they have a lot in common? because the latter was published 1 year after the first one, so I suspect the latter to be just sort of a newer version of the 1st. Is this true or not? would you recommend buying both?</p>

<p>also, are there a lot of differences between his blog “Study Hacks” and the 2 books? should I buy the books at all or just the blog is enough?</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>Make sure to get “The College Student’s Guide to the Law” by CL Lindsay. It does a pretty good job of explaining to you your legal rights (regardless of which type of university you attend) and how to apply them in dealing with common college issues.</p>