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1046404
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b800774
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Siebert, Al.
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The adult student's guide to survival success /\ [Al Siebert Mary Karr].
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6th ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Portland, Or. :: Practical Psychology Press,, ©2008.
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1 online resource (159 pages)
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| ISBN
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0944227406
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: 0944227449
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: 9780944227404
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: 9780944227442
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0944227384
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9780944227381
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-151) and index.
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| Contents
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Lots of help is available -- Fears and concerns: how to confront and overcome them -- How to choose your program, get financial help, and become oriented -- Actions that lead to success in college -- Online learning -- The best way to study -- How to get high grades on tests -- How to write excellent papers -- Learning styles and teaching styles: how to influence instructors -- How to gain support and encouragement from your family -- How to balance going to college with working -- How to handle pressure well -- Resiliency in a world of non-stop change.
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Offers adults returning to college practical advice on how to survive the college experience, find financial aid, get their family's support, create a portfolio, write papers, take tests, improve communication skills, and more.
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Adult college students-- United States.
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Adult learning-- United States.
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College student orientation-- United States.
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Study skills-- United States.
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Adult college students.
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Adult learning.
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College student orientation.
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EDUCATION-- Adult Continuing Education.
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EDUCATION-- Higher.
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Study skills.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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378.1/98
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LB2343.32.S556 2008eb
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| Added Entry
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Karr, Mary,1938-
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| Parallel Title
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Adult student's guide to survival and success
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