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On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life

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ON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE empowers you with the tools you need to take charge of your academic and lifelong success. Now in its 8th edition, ON COURSE presents the choices that successful students make. A self-assessment at the beginning of the text helps you identify behaviors and beliefs you may wish to change in order to achieve more of your potential in college and in life. Through short articles and distinctive guided journal entries, the author encourages you to explore and develop eight keys to your success: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem. As you develop these skills, you'll find yourself making more effective choices and achieving greater success. In addition, the "Toolbox for Active Learners" provides extensive coverage of study skills that will help you excel in all of your college courses. Another self-assessment before and after the "Toolbox for Active Learners" will show you how much you?ve learned about being an effective learner. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wadsworth Pub Co


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2016


Edition ‏ : ‎ 8th


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1305397479


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 77


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #269,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #595 in Counseling Education #4,251 in Education (Books)


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    • the transition to college
Format: Paperback
Overall, I feel that this book is filled with a lot of detailed information intended to help the beginning college student, and perhaps others, stay “on course”. There is also an overall structure in various ways and from a variety of perspectives to help people direct their lives. The intent is to help the student see alternatives, including alternative points of view, that would be helpful for her or him. I think that Prof. Downing has done an excellent job and that students who take the time to engage with this material will benefit. We all sometimes face difficult transitions, and the transition to adulthood, much of which is captured in the rituals and culture of higher education, is one of the most difficult transitions we humans face. I read this book for some insights to help students I encounter, but I also thought that, I myself, have benefitted a little from reading the book. I think Prof. Downing provides a great deal of help to pass classes, and to graduate, and to organize one’s thinking toward adult life, adult responsibilities and adult motivations. There is a complete focus on finding a mentality for growth and creativity, and for balance in one’s life. Most of life we cannot control, and our actions are in a context of risk, ambiguity and uncertainty. But we do have control over many aspects of our inner lives, our reactions, and our recognition of the potential consequences of our own actions. Prof. Downing is very concerned with this, and with getting us to see that there are often positive, personal choices that we can make to avoid feeling like a victim of circumstances. I strongly recommend this book to awaken oneself to a growth mindset, that amounts to much more than just getting good grades or graduating (although there is ample material in the book that addresses this). I think we can all feel lost in our lives, even when we have achieved a fair measure of success, so a book to stay “on course” can be helpful to a larger audience than just students. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2016 by Michael George
    • I highly recommend as a good read and keeper for your bookshelf
Format: Paperback
It really helps with keeping you "On Course" It gives you tips and tools as to how to manage every aspect of life whether it be school, home work relationships etc. I highly recommend as a good read and keeper for your bookshelf.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017 by Pamela A. Johnson
    • Cengage Code
Format: eTextbook
This text is designed to be used on Cengage with Mindtap online. And online portal used to rent textbooks, complete assignments as well as take quizes/exams. It appears this book has a code associated with it but i cannot find it on any of the pages. Amazon, does this book have a Cengage code? If you could provide me the code it was save me $120 on purchasing the full access subscription to Cengage. Please help. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020 by Lauren and Jordan
    • Its nice
Format: Loose Leaf
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RECIEVED kinda bent but i needed it asap for school
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2026 by Jaqueline
    • great book that I used for my college success students
Format: Paperback
great book that I used for my college success students, and we continue to use strategies for our student athletes! =) thanks so much!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018 by Amazon Customer
    • Great Deal!
Format: Paperback
Came like new. Looked unsued and is perfect for my class. It is an actual book unlike the kind that needs to be clipped into a binder. Glad I could rent for less instead of buying :)
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016 by Amazon Customer
    • Great Service
Format: Paperback
Book arrived just as scheduled and was in very good condition as described.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023 by AMGarcia
    • Book very worn
Format: Paperback
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Spine of book was loose from some pages inside. First week of my class some pages came loose while turning the pages. No writing nor highlighting on the pages. Content is information!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021 by Mtka Gma

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