On Course Self-Assessment (take BEFORE the Course)
	Before the course, take the On Course self-assessment to discover strengths and weaknesses that will affect your ability to stay on course to the success you want to create in college (and in life). You'll be able to compare your score to thousands of other students who have taken this self-assessment.

	Remembering Cultural Differences
	These articles on understanding cultural diversity can help you connect better with the world around you.

	Learning Styles Inventory
	Take this self-assessment to learn how your unique brain prefers to gather and process experiences and information. Understanding your learning preferences will help you know how to achieve deep and lasting learning, as well as how to get the very best grades you can.

	Weblinks
	Direct Internet links for the textbooks' Useful Web Sites appendix. Access numerous web sites that offer additional information regarding the skills found in the text.

	Additional Success Strategies
	Read four essays on additional success strategies; each is accompanied by directions for related journal entries.

	Additional Articles and Exercises
	These additional exercises and articles will expand your understanding of how to be successful in college and in life.

The Cost of Credit

	Three Student's Stories
	Tell us your story. Send the author, Skip Downing, your essay and be considered for a spot in the 6th edition. All essays will be read!

	On Course Self-Assessment (take AFTER the Course)
	After completing the course, take the On Course self-assessment online again. By comparing your two scores (before and after the course), you will see how you have changed during the course. Plus, you'll discover the areas that you may want to continue strengthening to achieve even more of your potential in college and in life.