This Book Will Not Be on the Test

Paul Smith Rivas is the director of Smith Rivas Study Skills & Academic Coaching. He studied literature in Mexico City, backpacked from Spain to Syria via Morocco and Wales, performed stand-up comedy in Spanish in Buenos Aires, and traveled from Argentina to the United States by bus.

• ForewordJeff LandeckPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart 1: The Big PictureChapter 1- IntroductionChapter 2- Seven Rules for Getting Your Money’s Worth and Having an Awesome Time in CollegePart 2: Common CasesChapter 3- Kids with No PlanChapter 4- Kids with Ill-Conceived PlansChapter 5- Kids Who Don’t Apologize or Write Thank-You NotesChapter 6- Kids Who Don’t Test WellChapter 7- Kids Who ProcrastinateChapter 8- Kids with ADHDChapter 9- Kids with Slow Processing SpeedPart 3: Special CasesChapter 10- Kids Who Think Learning Styles ExistChapter 11- Unmotivated KidsChapter 12- Hard CasesChapter 13- AthletesChapter 14- Women with Low ConfidenceChapter 15- High-Performing KidsPart 4: Study Skills SolutionsChapter 16- Time Management Chapter 17- ReadingChapter 18- NotetakingChapter 19- TestsChapter 20- PapersPart 5: Next StepsChapter 21- ConclusionAppendixAbout the Author

As college costs continue to soar, it’s become even more important to get the most out of your time on campus. You can get on top of schoolwork, participate in rewarding extracurriculars, and prepare yourself for an exciting post-college life by following the steps in this smart, practical book.