This book is designed to help college students (and prospective college students) prepare themselves to meet and complete the requirements of their college or university and obtain a bachelor's degree. Individual chapters offer advice on: (1) the enhanced earning power of a college degree; (2) deciding whether to attend a four-year college or a community college; (3) understanding college rules and regulations; (4) general education requirements, prerequisites, fees, and important dates; (5) freshman obstacles to avoid and lower division degree requirements; (6) upper division degree requirements; (7) how to choose electives; (8) the keys to effective studying for students with different learning styles; (9) effective time management; (10) classroom behavior, including note taking, speaking in class, interacting with professors, and test taking; (11) using the library; (12) utilizing student support services and applying for financial aid; (13) preparing for graduation; and (14) creating a college scrapbook. Most chapters contain worksheets that students can use to plan their college career and suggestions for further reading. (MDM)