At head of title: Arco. "Your inside source for advice on admissions, studying, tests, time management, and more"--Cover. "An Arco book"--T.p. verso.

Preface : one of your best friends in college --1. Going back : "What is a grown-up like me doing in a school full of kids?" -- 2. Before you go back : what you need to know -- 3. Getting in : key steps in the admissions procedure -- 4. Staying in : a survey of student support services -- 5. How to concentrate on a textbook : a sure-fire way to earn high grades -- 6. How people learn : it gets easier -- 7. Motivating yourself : of incentives and rewards -- 8. Coping with math anxiety : Greek letters don't terrify Greek children -- 9. Organizing your time : are you biting off more than you can chew? -- 10. Writing a term paper : "But I'm no author!" -- 11. Public speaking : the number-one fear of most students -- 12. Taking exams : some practical tips -- 13. coping with learned helplessness : from pessimism to optimism -- 14. Developing an outstanding memory : tricks of the trade -- 15. Understanding your instructors : professors are human beings too -- 16. Coping with your family : you can't please them all -- 17. Getting ahead : the art of self-realization -- 18. Quiz : are you ready to go back to school?