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How to win at college
Book • 2005
This book offers practical advice for making the most of college years, including strategies for graduating with honors, choosing exciting activities, building a strong resume, and gaining access to post-college opportunities.
It is based on interviews with successful students from universities such as Harvard and the University of Arizona, and it emphasizes how to balance academic success with a fulfilling college experience.
It is based on interviews with successful students from universities such as Harvard and the University of Arizona, and it emphasizes how to balance academic success with a fulfilling college experience.
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as a book for college students.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 340: Productivity Rain Dances
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as a book offering tips for succeeding in college.


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Ep. 347: The Forgotten Phone Harms
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as a book he wrote in the early 2000s.


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Ep. 304: Seinfeld on The Deep Life
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when discussing how to adapt his college study advice to modern technology.


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Ep. 307: Ultra-Processed Content
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as his first book, offering advice on college success.


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Ep. 6: Balancing the Personal and Professional, Unreasonable Email Expectations, and Avoiding Hard Creative Work | DEEP QUESTIONS
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when discussing his earlier works on student success.


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Ep. 40: Habit Tune-Up: Optimal Notebook Usage, Quarterly Planning, and Combating Burn Out
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as a book he wrote during his senior year at Dartmouth.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 205: Why I’m a Bad Correspondent
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as a book he wrote, offering advice for succeeding in college.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 10: Battling Email, Online Learning, and a Game Plan for Escaping a Shallow Life | DEEP QUESTIONS
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as his first book.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 36: Habit Tune-Up: Scheduling Life Admin, Finding Time for Practice, and High-Tech Metric Tracking
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as a book he wrote while a college senior.


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Ep. 110: LISTENER CALLS: Making the Deep Life Happen




