The College Experience Compact

Download or read book The College Experience Compact written by Amy Baldwin and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2014-12-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. For courses in First-Year Experience/University Studies/University Perspectives, Student Success/College Success/Study Skills, and Student Development offered in one credit or blended/online student success programs. Combines student success skills with the world's leading method for growing greater GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Instinct and Tenacity) Part of the Experience Series for college students in a 1-credit or blended/online student success program, The College Experience Compact, Second Edition incorporates the GRIT framework, supplying learners with powerful success strategies and tools for college completion and career success--get in, get through, get out, and get paid. The authors recognize that understanding what it takes to succeed in college is one thing, but having the personal GRIT to make it happen is what makes the difference. Framed in a practical, situational manner, the book helps students navigate what to do, when do it, and where to go for support. It provides scientifically grounded yet practical tips and tools students need to grow greater GRIT, which research shows as the most powerful predictor of success in school and beyond. Students 'Get in, Get through' using a firm foundation of distinctive features to stay in, and get through, college with academic, social, and transitional skills. In order to 'Get out, Get paid' it equips students with ablend of professional and GRIT-based mindset required to successfully graduate and enter a career that fulfills their educational and personal goals. Also Available with MyStudentSuccessLab(TM) This title is also available with MyStudentSuccessLab-an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. It is also available with Student Success CourseConnect (http: //www.pearsoncourseconnect.com), one of many award-winning CourseConnect online courses designed by subject matter experts and credentialed instructional designers. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyStudentSuccessLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyStudentSuccessLab, search for: 0134039483 / 9780134039480 The College Experience Compact, Plus MyStudentSuccessLab - Access Card Package consists of: -0133939243 / 9780133939248 MyStudentSuccessLab without Pearson eText - Access Card -0321980026 / 9780321980021 The College Experience Compact MyStudentSuccessLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.