Getting into college takes hard work but knowing what your professors expect once you get there can be even more challenging. This book is the essential survival guide for high-school students making the transition to college academics. The author shares wisdom and wit gleaned from her decades of experience as an award-winning teacher in the freshman classroom-lessons that will serve you long after college graduation. She discusses how college academics differ from high school and reveals how to maximize what you learn and develop good relationships with professors. She provides tips on getting the most out of office hours, e-mailing your professor appropriately, optimizing your performance on assignments and exams, using the syllabus to your advantage, knowing how to address your instructors, and making sure you're not violating the academic ethics code. The book also offers invaluable advice about online courses and guidance for parents who want to help their children succeed.