Reviews
(1) Strategies for Academic
Excellence
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Reviewer: Latoya
Carter-Qawiyy from RAWSISTAZ
Reviewers.
As the title suggests, the author
interviewed students
from all over the
world who were considered "A+" students and compiled their
responses,
tips, and strategies into this book. The book is divided into several
sections
that tell
what to do before, during, and after class to ensure success. It offers
test taking tips,
ways to deal with stress, time management, etc. , in addition to a
section
for educators
on how to organize and improve their classes. Also included is an
appendix
that
includes the survey questions and several other academic
resources.
Although
this book, 300 A+ STUDENTS, is geared toward college students, it
includes
a little
something for everyone. I was impressed with the clear and concise
advice
the book
offers. The author, Kenneth Green states that all of the tips may not
work
for everyone,
but instead the book is a guide to allow you to find the methods that
work
best for your
needs. This is an excellent resource for all students.
(2) Informative and
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Reviewer: Eric Walker from Boston MA.
I
loved this book from front to back! I read the book in three days and
couldn't put it
down. I think that it is informative and entertaining at the same time.
I especially liked
the list of things to do before the academic term begins. It tells you
what to do before
you even get to the first class.
(3) A Raft of Help for College and High
School Students
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Reviewer: Sarah Friedel from Portland, Oregon.
Kenneth Green has written a
practical, entertaining book. 300 A+ Students
would
be a great gift for a college student.
His book is cleverly organized: for instance, the section on
test-taking
is divided into
before, during, and after tests, and covers everything from the
importance
of getting
enough pre-exam sleep to bringing Black Forest gummy bears for a break
during a
long test. Techniques for approaching all varieties of exams are shared.
The conversational tone of the book, one of sincerity and immediacy,
comes
from
students' own voices. One college student describes her "thesis
police,"
a group of
friends she enlisted to bug her frequently about how her writing was
coming
along.
She said the motivation was most effective.
High school kids are not always tempted to read the book themselves
(like
who wants
to be an A+ student anyway??), but teachers, parents and grandparents
can
read it
and pass along valuable nuggets. As a college student, I would have
glommed
onto
it immediately and then remembered where I put it.
One look at the table of contents reveals what a raft of help this book
can provide. It's
easy to dip into and out of. A great find!
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Reviewer: Betty Lang from Atlanta, GA.
The A+ students in this book are from a variety of backgrounds
and each
presents
his/her own way of arriving at excellence. Despite differences, there
are
general themes
that they have in common with each other. Kenneth Green does a good job
of describing
these common themes and messages.
(5) Great Summary ![]()
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Reviewer: Paul Wilcot from San
Francisco, CA.
This book is comprehensive. Read the summary at the end 3 or 4 times,
and
you're
set for life.
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Reviewer: Mark Barrows from Seattle, WA.
A+ students describe how they earned the A+ grade. I wish I had
this book
when I
was in school. I got the book for my daughter and she really likes it.
She talks to me
about what she learns in the book...clever idea for a book, Mr. Green!