Summary of Cal Newport’s How to Become a Straight-A Student

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There are many guides out there for college students that completely misrepresent what modern college life is like, or fail to provide them with the tools they need to succeed.

Cal Newport’s How to Become a Straight-A Student (2006) sets the record straight on how to enjoy your college experience while also getting the grades you want. One of the main keys to Newport’s process is simply understanding what needs to be done, before you do it. This extends to managing your schedule, taking a test, or writing a paper.

Following this book’s strategies every single day (none of which are time-consuming) means no more academic headaches. Instead, you will be able to effectively balance your life and grades, while making it look so easy.