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The Success And Success Of College Success In College

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Colton Slade
Professor Herrera
English 101
29 September 2017
College Success
Success, as defined in the dictionary, states the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In college, success is exactly what every student wants. Students attend college to get a good education but it also means much more. College prepares students for life's work. Every person, male or female needs to work in the world today. Exceeding in college opens the doors to their future. According to the Inside Higher ED, it explains, “Full-time community college students graduate at a rate of 57 percent within six years.” That means almost half who start out don't make it to the end. What would have helped these students? What are some success strategies that can help all students achieve their academic goals? Over recent studies, the students who best excel in their classes are those who are actively involved, those who use and make the most of the campus resources and those who have the end in mind. Following these three simple steps can make the difference and here is why.
What does it mean to stay actively involved? When students hear the word “school” a lot of times they think it means the hours spent in class. In a matter of fact, it is, but it also refers to the hours spent outside of class. A general rule of thumb for college classes is that you should expect to study about 2 to 3 hours per week outside class for each credit hour. Taking a college class is a lot to bear with work, friends, and

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