Marianne Ragins - College Survival & Success Skills 101

Praise for College Survival & Success Skills 101

and Marianne Ragins

College Survival & Success Skills 101 is an excellent guide to successfully navigating the college experience. Students who read this book as they begin their college careers will find it extremely helpful. Not only does this book give a thorough outline of the opportunities available, it also discusses how to quickly recover from mistakes before it is too late. Furthermore, Raginss advice about speaking with professors and academic counselors are words that would be most beneficial to every student...This book and her book, Winning Scholarships for College , would make great gifts for the graduating high school senior and current college students... I have used her personally as a reference to help some of the students with whom I work.

Angela Grant, Ph.D., assistant professor, Northwestern University

College Survival & Success Skills 101 contains all one needs to know to be successful and graduate from college. The information it contains will help students get the most out of their college years and leave the university setting as well-rounded individuals with a skill set to make them very marketable in todays workforce. This book is a must-read for anyone who interacts with a high school student or college student of any age: high school counselors and teachers; parents; college personnel; and community members involved in the college process. College Survival & Success Skills 101 should be required reading for all college freshmen orientation classes and for parents of college-bound students.

Carolyn D. Jones, Ph.D., community member involved in the college planning process for high school and college students

College Survival & Success Skills 101 should be given to all people before they enter college so they can take advantage of all the resources provided by a college, and graduate with so much more than a four-year degree...If students apply the tips in this book, they will have experiences of a lifetime that will springboard them to an enriched life and a successful career. This is a great high school graduation gift.

Leslie Kulis, parent

College Survival & Success Skills 101 offers advice to help you on your way to success, not only in college, but also beyond. Marianne provides an easy-to-read, well-structured plan to make the most out of every college experience.

Jean D. Jordan, dean of admission, Emory University

College Survival & Success Skills 101 highlights every area a college student would need to be prepared from day one. Understanding the cost concern that faces many students and parents, the use of this book will help enlighten both on pertinent concepts to make this transition achievable and attainable.

Nikita L. Baxter, director, Visions an Educational Talent Search Program, York Technical College

Readers will find it easier to balance academic demands with their social lives, procure employment, and avoid excessive credit card debt and other pitfalls. The college terrain is often difficult to navigate. Ragins clearly marks the academic quicksand, financial hazards, and social landmines.

Shlawnda Calhoun, English instructor, Stephenson High School

I first met Marianne Ragins in 1991 when she joined 149 other high school seniors, out of an applicant pool of over 58,000 students, and was designated a Coca-Cola Scholar. She and the other 4,000 Coca-Cola Scholars I have known since 1989 live the contents of this book. In my experience, success may be a bit of luck, but mostly it is capitalizing on the information and mentoring that come from so many facets of our lives. Use College Survival & Success Skills 101 to get the most from your college experience. The table of contents alone provides a snapshot of what one may expect to experience on this educational journey. Sensational!

J. Mark Davis, president, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.

College Survival & Success Skills 101 is a comprehensive road map for students entering college or someone who is enrolled and not feeling like they are getting the most from their experience. This is a must-read for my high school senior. I wish we had this book for my other two children who have finished college. For me, being a college freshman was just the next year after high school. Todays kids face so much competition that if they dont put together a detailed plan, they risk wasting their college experience. Too much has changed since I was in school, limiting my abilities to effectively coach my daughter as she enters college. As a parent, I cannot invest more than $100,000 for my childs college education unless we both read this book. College Survival & Success Skills 101 is required reading to get the best return from a college investment.

Randall J. Wilke, parent

Most of our first-generation college-bound students need all the support and guidance that they can get since some may be missing parental counsel or a mentors wisdom. This book will help fill-in many of the gaps caused by a lack of college experience in the extended family. College Survival & Success Skills 101 will also help those who are the oldest in the family, the first to go in this generation, update the material their parents may have shared about their college experiences...This book provides a very comprehensive guide to not only surviving, but also thriving during the college experience.

Philip L. Hostetter, counselor liaison, J.P. McCaskey High School

Also by Marianne Ragins

Winning Scholarships for College

College Survival & Success Skills 101

The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit

The Scholarship Monthly Planner

Last Minute College Financing Guide

TSW Publishing

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Centreville, Virginia 20122

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TSW Publishing is a division of The Scholarship Workshop LLC

Copyright 2008, 2013, and 2019 by Marianne Ragins

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written consent of the author, except as provided by the United States of America copyright law.

College Survival and Success Skills 101 was written to provide accurate advice to readers. However, please note that the author nor the publisher are engaged in the practice of providing legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice unless otherwise indicated. If you need legal, accounting, tax or other advice, please consult a professional in the appropriate area. Neither the author, the publisher, nor any entity associated with College Survival & Success Skills 101 assume any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Any action you take or do not take as a result of reading College Survival & Success Skills 101 is entirely your responsibility.

If relevant, comments from individuals referenced in the first edition of College Survival & Success Skills 101 and Making the Most of Your College Education may also be included in this third edition of College Survival & Success Skills 101 .

ISBN: 978-1-950653-05-8

First Edition 2008

Second Edition 2013

Third Edition 2019

This book is available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fundraising, and educational use. Special versions or book excerpts can also be created to fit specific needs. For more information, please contact info@scholarshipworkshop.com or call 703 579-4245. You can also write: TSW Publishing, P. O. Box 176, Centreville, Virginia 20122.