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How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less

Cal Newport

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How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less

by Cal Newport
How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less
How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less

Study smarter, score higher, reclaim your time

Cal Newport distills high-achieving students’ habits into a practical system. Learn to manage procrastination, streamline reading, and prepare effectively. It also covers exams, essays, and papers for stronger academic results.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less

by Cal Newport
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ISBN: 9780767922715
Author: Cal Newport
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Date of Publication: 2006-12-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Personal Development, Productivity, Psychology, How To, Education
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 11980 readers)

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Looking to jumpstart your GPA? This guide argues that straight A's come from studying smarter, not harder. Cal Newport presents a practical system drawn from the study habits of high-achieving students and tailored to quizzes, exams, essays, and papers. Learn how to: streamline and maximize your study time; conquer procrastination; absorb material quickly and effectively; identify which reading assignments are essential; target paper topics that impress professors; provide strong answers on exams; and write clearly without the agony. A practical blueprint for success that promises more free time, greater control over your schedule, and top-tier results. How to Become a Straight-A Student is a practical guide for students looking to master the college system and rise to the top of the class.
 

Study smarter, score higher, reclaim your time

Cal Newport distills high-achieving students’ habits into a practical system. Learn to manage procrastination, streamline reading, and prepare effectively. It also covers exams, essays, and papers for stronger academic results.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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