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Jay Phelan,Terry Burnham

The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success

The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success

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The Secret Syllabus provides students with the tools they need to succeed in college by revealing the unwritten rules and cultural norms and expectations. It equips them with practical, actionable advice to develop consistently winning and effective behaviors that will equip them to thrive on campus and beyond.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press


The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in college are the focus of The Secret Syllabus. This insightful book equips students with the tools they need to succeed, revealing the unwritten rules and cultural norms and expectations that are not included in the official curriculum. Without mastery of the secret syllabus, students frequently stumble, underperform, and miss opportunities. Jay Phelan and Terry Burnham, both award-winning college instructors and researchers, share the essential lessons they have learned from struggling, unfocused students.

Drawing on their experiences with thousands of undergraduate and graduate students, The Secret Syllabus weaves engaging storytelling with practical, actionable advice. It illustrates both productive and counterproductive approaches to achieving academic excellence, highlighting the importance of setting and attaining goals, nurturing strong relationships, developing resiliency, and more.

This fresh, funny, and boldly innovative book empowers students to develop the consistently winning and effective behaviors that will equip them to thrive on campus and beyond. By embracing the secrets outlined in The Secret Syllabus, students can unlock their full potential and achieve academic success and personal growth.


Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691224428

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