College Freshmen Advice: 12 Tips for College Success From a Seasoned Professor by Ann Marie Patitucci

Have a child headed to college? I wrote 23 tips for academic success for The Huffington Post. Here's a sample! 

• Get to know your instructors.

• Read your syllabi closely.

• Plan ahead and stay on top of your work.

• Always do the assigned readings.

• Work on improving your writing (learn how to cite sources).

• Use email etiquette.

• Take a course outside of your program.

• Choose your major carefully.

• Choose your friends carefully, too.

• Get involved in campus life.

• If you need support, ask for it.

• Call your parents!

Good luck!

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