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Student Success Second Edition
Amy Solomon, MS, OTR Gwenn Wilson, M.A. Lori Tyler, MS Terry Taylor, PhD
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100% Student Success, Second Edition Amy Solomon, Gwenn Wilson, Lori Tyler, and Terry Taylor Publisher/Executive Editor: Annie Todd Acquisitions Editor: Shani Fisher Assistant Editor: Daisuke Yasutake Media Editor: Amy Gibbons
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Table of Contents Preface / ix
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STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Strategies for College Success: An Overview / 5 The Importance of Education / 5 Taking Responsibility for Your Education / 6 Self-Reflection / 6 Goal Setting / 6 Attitude and Motivation / 8 Getting the Most out of Every Class / 10 Organization / 10 Time Management / 11 Communication / 14 Financial Considerations / 17
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HUMAN BEHAVIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .