Will this be on the test?: what your professors really want you to know about succeeding in college

Introduction: Why are you going to college?

Part 1. Getting the big picture. It's not all about you

Just kidding! It is all about you : personal responsibility

Who are your professors?

College as a springboard to the workplace, the military, or graduate school

Part 2. Inside your college classroom. The written rules of the classroom : the syllabus

The unwritten rules of the classroom : acceptable classroom behaviors

The virtual classroom : special considerations for online courses

Part 3. Communicating with your professor. Office hours

Email etiquette

Letters of recommendation

Part 4. More advice for college success. Getting the best grades you can

Polishing your written work

Managing your coursework and your time

Ethical considerations

Part 5. Final words of wisdom. For parents : preparing, supporting, and understanding your student

Summing up.