Getting the Best Out of College, Revised and Updated

An insider's guide that shows ambitious students how to optimize their college career, completely revised and updated for today's academic landscape. Everyone knows that getting into the college of your choice is tough, but few realize that getting what you want (and need) out of college can be even tougher. Going beyond basic study skills, Getting the Best Out of Collegeexplains everything freshman orientation doesn't, such as how to develop rewarding relationships with professors, choose a major that will move you toward your long-term goals, use lesser-known campus resources to your advantage, manage relationships back home, and more.

Peter Feaver, PhD, is a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University.

Sue Wasiolek is assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Duke University.

Anne Crossman is the author of Study Smart, Study Less and an alumna of Stanford and Duke.