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A.C.E.S. for Students: Strategies for Success in the First Year of College and Beyond.
By Tracy G. Crump.
2023. 186p. Ase, paper, $19.95 (9798218127923). 378.1.
Crump leverages her experiences as a first-generation college student and as a tenured professor, attorney, and entrepreneur to offer this guide to success in college. The title’s acronym denotes Achievement-driven, Capacity-informed, Enthusiasm-oriented, and Skill-building-focused. The book is broken into three parts. In Part One, “Mindset—Believe in Yourself,” Crump offers guidance to develop emotional intelligence and a strong sense of identity while recognizing sources
