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Seven Secrets of How to Study
Author's goal is to guide African-American youth who dream of attending
college
Sharon Hill, PA - On any given day 50 percent of our nations 9th grade students
are contemplating dropping out of school. In fact in many inner city schools
only 50% of the student s who start the 9th grade do not earn a high school
diploma.
A large percentage of these students lack the study habit skills to complete
high school. According to a report by the Stanford Institute For Higher
Education titled "Betraying the College Dream" released on March 4, 2003,
college bound students are being set up to fail.
For example, U.S. Department of Education researchers indicate that the level of
mathematics proficiency in calculus increases graduation rate potential by 80
percent and most schools are not offering advanced subjects. Over the next ten
years 10 million young adults will pursue their college dreams with inadequate
preparation. Our country faces severe economic consequences if we cannot educate
the future workforce.
According to the Betraying the College Dream Report, some of the common
misconceptions that students have about college are the start of their problems:
- Adhering to high school graduation requirements will prepare me for college
(Not true)
- Getting in to college is the most difficult part. (Graduating is the most
challenging part)
- It's important to take easier classes in high school and earn better grades
(Challenging courses help students to prepare)
- Studying in the senior year of high school is not important (It's very
important)
African-American Dr. Stephen Jones has launched a national initiative to save
youth and prepare them for college. He has written a new book titled "Seven
Secrets of How to Study" (www.sevensecrets-books.com). It is a book that solves
student retention and dropout problems by demonstrating how students should
prepare for college or trade school.
Seven Secrets of How to Study offers a 120 page easy step by step system to show
students how to master seven key study habit elements: (1) How to Study Smart,
(2) Time Management, (3) Financial Planning, (4) Term Papers, (5) Test
Questions, (6) Understanding the Text Book, and (7) Understanding Your Teacher.
Students who read this book learn how easy it is to obtain an A+ on assignments.
Every parent wants the ingredients that will help their child to earn better
grades. In addition, Dr. Jones offers a curriculum, seminars, consulting
regarding the book and on topics related to retention and graduation of
students.
Dr. Stephen Jones is a Philadelphia native who has 20 years of experience as an
educator, presenter, and author. Dr. Jones earned a B.A. in Psychology from
Widener University, M.ed from Howard University, M.B.A from Philadelphia
University, and Ed.D from Widener University. Dr Jones has devoted his career to
helping 1000 s of students from across the country. He has used an extensive
part of his career at Philadelphia University, Drexel University, and
Metropolitan Career Center to help students who have poor study habits. Dr.
Jones believes that students can achieve better grades if they are given the
right tools to overcome test anxiety, poor time management, and an inability to
focus.
The price of the book which is $19.99 plus taxes and shipping is available from
the publisher. Make your check payable to Dr. Stephen Jones, P.O. Box 37, Sharon
Hill, Pa 19079 or call 610-583-3125 and cell 610-842-3843. (www.sevensecrets-books.com)
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