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Bright Minds, Poor Grades: Understanding and Motivating your Underachieving Child
Michael D. Whitley
Perigee Trade, 2001
Simple, direct method for solving causes of poor grades
+ This book is right on.
+ A Parent - Teacher Requirement
+ Very worthwhile, very constructive
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Countdown to College: 21 To Do Lists for High School : Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11,th and 12th ...
Valerie Pierce, Cheryl Rilly
Front Porch Press (MI), 2003
College Parents of America Recommends "Countdown"
+ Excellent Information!
+ A great book for preparing for college
+ What a great way for my niece to plan for college!
+ You have got to have this book!!
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Study Smarter, Not Harder (Self-Counsel Business Series)
Kevin Paul
Self-Counsel Press, 2002
Now in an updated second edition
+ Lots of information
+ Do it right the first time
+ Excellent study advice
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How to Prepare for the SAT: 2007-2008 (Barron's How to Prepare for the Sat I (Book Only))
Sharon Weiner Green, Ph.D., Ira K. Wolf
Barron's Educational Series, 2006
Simply Amazing...
+ LovesToRead
+ Good study material for preparing SAT I
i wouldn't have thought this book would do me such good. It explained everything in details and gave extremely helpful tips for taking the SAT. i just took it today and it seemed very easy from the learning process of this book. Very thorough in explaining. It is definitely a must have if you're ...
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2005
blink...and then it's gone
There's not much substance to this book. Rather than being a resource of information, it is merely a book of examples. There is no broad takeaway you can gather from it after reading except to say perhaps that many of our decisions are based on split-second thoughts. But did you really need to read ...
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Words for Smart Test Takers 2nd Edition (Academic Test Preparation Series)
Stewart
Arco, 2001
Excellent Vocab Guide for GRE!
+ A MUST HAVE!!!
+ Could have used this when I was in High School!
+ Words for Smart Test Takers 2nd Edition (Academic Test Preparation Series)
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Your Memory : How It Works and How to Improve It
Kenneth L. Higbee
Da Capo Press, 2001
Go ahead... Read it!
+ Memory books
+ Memory is important!
+ Helpful to the tee.
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360° of Reading: A Literature Guide for the College Bound Volume I
W. E. Poplaski
Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2007
Great Collection of Diverse Literature
+ A Perfect Gift for Commuters
+ Excellent book for
+ Great guide for parents too
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The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play
Harry Lorayne, Jerry Lucas
Ballantine Books, 1996
I wish I'd had this book in medical school!
+ Instant memory training.
+ good, not great
+ Improved my memory, it may improve yours
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Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide, 2nd Edition
Peter H. Selby, Steve Slavin
Wiley, 1991
Passed My Placement Exam Because Of It!
+ Tremendous Help
+ Great Book
+ Still Looks Good 29 years later...
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Getting in Without Freaking Out: The Official College Admissions Guide for Overwhelmed Parents
Arlene Matthews
Three Rivers Press, 2006
Sanity, humor, unique and sound advice
+ Parents, Keep It By Your Bedside
This uplifting book offers not only great advice that helps you organize your time but also counsel that helps you get your priorities straight. College is "the cheese and cracker plate of life," says the author, nothing compared to the banquet that lies ahead. She advises that kids and parents ...
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Sean Covey
Fireside, 1998
a good book for adults, too.
+ "Seven Habits of Continued Success"
+ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
+ 7 Habits of Effective Teens
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College Countdown: The Parent's and Student's Survival Kit for the College Admissions Process
Jill Von Gruben
McGraw-Hill, 1999
A must read!
+ hi
+ College Countdown
+ A Must Read!
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What Smart Students Know: Maximum Grades. Optimum Learning. Minimum Time.
Adam Robinson
Three Rivers Press, 1993
Clever Marketing Ruse? No Way! Robinson is a Genius
+ Great book
+ Time Saver and Eye Opener
Just over a year ago, I was walking through Borders when I noticed this book and laughed to myself at its prominently displayed and clichéd promise of MAXIMUM GRADES.
"Oh great, I've seen this before," I thought. "Only suckers and suckers' parents buy these books, anyway." I walked away.
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The Real High School Handbook: How to Survive, Thrive, and Prepare for What's Next
Susan Abel Lieberman
Mariner Books, 1997
An Excellent Resource!
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ Informative, readable, and full of good advice.
I bought this book a while ago, because it looked informative and interesting. (Not to mention that I will be starting high school next year!) I started to read it, and was very glad I had bought it. Of course it tells you all that usual stuff about doing what you want, finding out what you ...
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