Chapter 1  Getting into College
	Introduction
	1.1 What Are the Benefits of College?
	1.2 Your Academic Journey and Personal Story
	1.3 Finding the Right "Fit"
	1.4 Applying for College and Making Your Decision
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
Chapter 2  Transitioning to College
	Introduction
	2.1 Why College?
	2.2 The First Year of College Will Be an Experience
	2.3 College Culture and Expectations
	2.4 It’s All in the Mindset
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
	Checking In: Your College Readiness Checklist
Chapter 3  Managing Your Time and Priorities
	Introduction
	3.1 Time Management in College
	3.2 Procrastination: The Enemy Within
	3.3 How to Manage Time
	3.4 Prioritization
	3.5 Enhanced Strategies for Time and Task Management
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
Chapter 4  Reading and Note-Taking
	Introduction
	4.1 The Learning Process
	4.2 The Nature and Types of Reading
	4.3 Effective Reading Strategies
	4.4 Helpful Note-Taking Strategies
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
	Checking In: Your College Readiness Checklist
Chapter 5  Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
	Introduction
	5.1 Deepening Your Learning
	5.2 Memory
	5.3 Studying
	5.4 Test Taking
	5.5 Developing Metacognition
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
Chapter 6  Building Relationships
	Introduction
	6.1 The Benefits of Healthy Relationships
	6.2 Building Relationships in College
	6.3 Working in Groups
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
	Checking In: Your College Readiness Checklist
Chapter 7  Maintaining Your Mental Health and Managing Stress
	Introduction
	7.1 Creating Your Best Self
	7.2 Your Overall Well-Being
	7.3 The Mind-Body Connection
	7.4 Mental Health Basics
	7.5 The Role of Social Media on Mental Health
	7.6 Physical Health Basics
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
Chapter 8  Understanding Financial Literacy
	Introduction
	8.1 Personal Financial Planning
	8.2 Savings, Expenses, and Budgeting
	8.3 Credit Cards
	8.4 Paying for College
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
	Checking In: Your College Readiness Checklist
Chapter 9  Planning Your Future
	Introduction
	9.1 Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
	9.2 Planning Your Degree Path
	9.3 Making a Plan
	9.4 Using the Career Planning Cycle
	Family & Friends Matter
	Summary
Index