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The primary materials for this text come from Lumen’s College Success, Phyllis Nissila’s How to Learn Like a Pro!, Dave Dillion’s Blueprint for Success in College and Career, and Monroe Community College’s COS 133 College Orientation and Success Strategies (Third Edition).

Contributions from Westchester Community College

This book was a true collaboration and couldn’t have been completed without the expertise of many people:

• Dr. Michele Campagna
• Leonore Rodrigues
• Hector Graciano
• Adam Frank
• Christine Thomas
• Rachele Hall
• Robin Graff