Top 10 Secrets of Leveraging the Course Syllabus

Students often view the course syllabus as something they glance at on the first day of classes, and then toss in their backpacks, never to be seen again. In reality, the syllabus is a treasure trove of information: one of the few places in the course where the professor reveals his or her true conception of the course and explains what you need to do to excel in the course.

The trouble is, very few students know how to read the syllabus and unearth the important clues that are often found there. You’re guaranteed to do a bang-up job in each of your courses if you pay attention to these 10 secrets of the college syllabus.

Learn how to use your syllabus to gain the edge—
and the grade—you want>>>