Are you a prospective Christian college student who Is anxious about attending
college? Wants a high GPA? Is undecided about what college to attend? Wonders
whether you can cut it academically? Is clueless about what to do with your
life? Is unsure about living in a secular college environment? Worries that you
will abandon Christian values in college? Is already in college but barely
making it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you.
My audience is primarily prospective and current Christian college students and
the people who mentor them. Im betting that your parents will spend a few
dollars for a book written by a seasoned college professor who knows the ropes
to success. My unique selling proposition is that, if Christian students in the
target market read this book, then they will find invaluable information about
Reasons why most high school students arent ready for college prime time.
Characteristics of the current generation of college students. The unique
situation of Christian college students in a secular university. Seven
effective strategies for guaranteed academic success. The most common bad
habits and mistakes made by college students. What major college professors do
besides teach college students. How to manage student life outside the college
classroom. How to effectively live the Christian life as a college student in a
major university. A secondary audience for the book includes parents,
ministers, education professionals and a host of affinity groups who care about
education and its direction in our nation. We seek to help 1) parents
understand what factors are affecting their childrens education; 2) secondary
educators who seek to prepare their students for college; 3) youth ministers
and pastors who deal with teenagers; and, 4) employers who are trying to
understand todays new college graduates.
