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Online College Success Course – Learn How to Succeed in College:
Free with purchase of any Outlier by Savvas dual enrollment course or available for individual purchase.
Teach your students the hidden curriculum of college
Give your students a leg up on college with expert advice on preparing for college, including the ins and outs of financial aid, time management, and how to evaluate potential degree paths. Discover tips for college success.
In this short course, students learn how to:
- Maximize financial aid
- Communicate with professors
- Evaluate degree paths and future earning potential
- Overcome procrastination
College Success from Outlier by Savvas
Captivating Online Learning
Students enjoy cinematic lessons from top-rated lecturers and a custom interface built by game designers and education experts to maximize student engagement and retention.
Seamless Educator Experience
Educators get a classroom-ready solution with minimal lift, making College Success the perfect addition to any dual-enrollment course.
Ultimate Flexibility
Offer this asynchronous course anytime throughout the year as an extra-credit opportunity, a break assignment, or a learning experience that fits seamlessly into your existing schedule.
Watch the College Success Trailer
College Success Strategies Build Student Confidence
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Key Concepts
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Learning Outcomes
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World-Class Lecturers
Key Concepts
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Welcome to College!
- Why College?
- What Motivates You?
- Adopting a Learning Mindset
- The College Roadmap (and Potholes)
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Time Management
- Mastering Time Management
- Procrastination and How to Beat It
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Funding College, Funding Life
- Funding College
- Funding Life
Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the value of a college degree
- Summarize the variety of pathways and degrees available in college
- Develop a mission statement and concrete goals that help achieve that mission
- Discuss how time management and learning are different in college
- Apply time management strategies to college-related work
- Summarize the main ways to fund college
- Explain how to develop and maintain a budget
World-Class Lecturers
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World-Class Lecturers
We selected a team of accomplished lecturers who use their own real-world experience in higher education to illuminate the ins and outs of college.
- Amy Baldwin, Ed.D., is a senior lecturer of literacy and academic success at the University of Central Arkansas. Her research, writing, and professional development workshops focus on first-year student success and first-generation college student support.
- Chris Bailey is a productivity expert and the international bestselling author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus, which have been published globally in over 20 languages.
- Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul University and is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA). Her primary area of research is accounting fraud and white-collar crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About College Success
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How do I enroll my students in College Success?College Success is included at no additional cost with the purchase of any other Outlier course, or it can be purchased as a standalone course. If another Outlier course is purchased, educators or students can easily access and enroll in College Success directly through the Savvas Realize dashboard.
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Do students receive a grade for completing College Success?This course is ungraded. The assignments and active learning are intended to deepen students’ understanding of what it takes to succeed in college and give them resources to help them on their college journey.
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Does the College Success course grant any college credit?No, the College Success course is the only Outlier by Savvas course that does not award college credit. This course is designed to help students consider, prepare for, and successfully navigate their college experience.
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How are Outlier courses structured?Outlier courses are divided into a series of chapters and sections. Each section contains cinematic video lectures and active learning (our interactive digital textbook) that help students learn the course content.
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Are there any course prerequisites?No.
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Are there any student eligibility requirements?Students must be at least 13 years old. Students who enroll in an Outlier course should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework and carefully consider their existing responsibilities and dedication.
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What technology does my school need to take Outlier courses?Each student must have access to technology that meets the technical requirements noted in this Help Center article.
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What is the minimum/maximum enrollment?All Outlier courses have unlimited enrollment, so they easily adapt to your scheduling and staffing needs.
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Is the course completely online?Yes, Outlier courses are 100% online and asynchronous. Your students can learn during any class period—anywhere in the universe with Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer.
Prepare your students for college and career success. All with one solution.
Whether you want to empower your students to explore potential careers, prepare for college, or become certified professionals, it’s easy to do it all with Savvas PathMaker. Simply mix and match dual enrollment courses and CTE courses from our comprehensive catalog to create personalized pathways for every student.
Mix and match to build your perfect career pathways:
| Example Pathway | What students learn | What students earn |
|---|---|---|
| IT Associate | Networking† Cybersecurity 1† Professional Communication * |
Cisco Certified Network Associate 3 college credits |
| Aerospace Technology | Aeronautics and Space Travel † Drones: Remote Pilot † Intro to Astronomy * |
FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot 3 college credits |
| Digital Marketing | Meta® Social Media * Adobe InDesign® † Professional Communication * |
Meta® Certified Digital Marketing Associate Adobe® Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign® 5 college credits |
† Savvas CTE
* Outlier by Savvas Dual Enrollment
* Outlier by Savvas Dual Enrollment