What Professors Wish Students Knew: Things Parents and Students Should Know Before Attending College - Couverture souple

Pomante II, Dr. Michael J.

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ISBN 13 : 9798995508205

Editeur : Pomante Research & Writing, 2026

Synopsis

Most students arrive on campus without a map.

They know how to study for a test — but not how to choose the right college, talk to a professor, build a professional network, or turn a degree into a career. Nobody taught them how college actually works. Until now.

The Insider's Guide to College Success

Written by a professor who spent more than 23 years in higher education — first as a student navigating every level of the system, then as a professor who watched thousands of students struggle with the same avoidable mistakes — What Professors Wish Students Knew gives students and parents the honest, practical guidance that most college guides skip entirely.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Choose the right college for your learning style, goals, and budget — including what to look for that rankings never tell you
• Build real relationships with professors who can write recommendations, open doors, and change your trajectory
• Study smarter, earn better grades, and recover when things go wrong
• Land internships, build a professional network, and use LinkedIn to open doors before graduation
• Protect your mental health, manage your time, and thrive outside the classroom
• Prepare for life after graduation — whether that means a first job or graduate school
• Understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping college and the workforce — and what skills you need to stay ahead
• Navigate today's rapidly shifting campus landscape, including federal policy changes, rising costs, and your rights as a student

Real stories. Current research. Advice that actually works.

This isn't a generic guide full of obvious tips. Every chapter draws on real classroom experience, current research, and the kind of frank insider advice you'd only get from a professor who genuinely wants to see you succeed. The author is a multiple teaching-award winner who still mentors students today as an internship supervisor — and it shows on every page.

Whether you're a high school student thinking about college, a parent trying to help your teen make smart decisions, or a first-generation college student figuring it all out on your own — this book gives you the map you were never handed.

College is one of the best investments you can make. This book makes sure it pays off.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael J. Pomante II, Ph.D. is a political scientist, educator, and researcher with more than two decades of experience in higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, with expertise in American politics.Dr. Pomante serves as a Research Fellow at Claremont Graduate University and as a Senior Researcher at a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. His professional journey spans diverse teaching roles at community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and research universities. A multiple teaching-award winner, he stepped away from full-time teaching to pursue research but continues to mentor students, supervise interns, and occasionally teach part-time.What Professors Wish Students Knew draws on more than 23 years of experience on both sides of the college classroom - first as a student navigating every level of higher education, then as a professor who watched thousands of students struggle with avoidable mistakes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pomante Research & Writing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798995508205
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
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