This book is a guide to academic success, written by someone who has been in the trenches of higher education and come out on top. The author, Dr. Chris Boykins, shares his journey from struggling student to academic success, offering insights and strategies that have been tested and proven effective.

* This isn't your typical study guide: It's a roadmap to conquering the unique challenges of the modern academic environment.

* The author presents methods to leverage what you learn and fill in the gaps of what you're missing from the conventional school system.

* The book presents a variety of strategies, including:
* How to understand your professors and their teaching styles
* How to study effectively, including reading strategies, note-taking methods, and the
importance of study groups
* How to use the library
* How to develop test-taking skills

* It emphasizes the importance of mindset and attitude in achieving academic goals, as well as how to create an effective study environment and mindset.

* The book's approach to learning is not just about memorization, but about comprehension and long-term retention.

* It emphasizes efficient learning over just working hard, with practical tips.

* This book isn't just about school; it's about finding and maturing yourself in the
process. The author stresses that the key to mastering anything is learning.

* It provides useful but inefficient study methods that the author tried, as well as those he found most useful.

With this book, readers can go beyond just surviving school and instead thrive, changing their lives and the world around them.