Date Published: April 1, 2026
Publisher: Manhattan Book Group
Finally, a book that actually prepares you for college! Nearly every first-year college student discovers that college courses are more academically challenging than high school. Professors expect you not just to absorb material but to analyze and synthesize it, to consider multiple perspectives, to evaluate conflicting evidence, and then to apply what you've learned in new contexts.
Drawing on a lifetime of experience teaching and advising students, former dean of Academic Advising and associate vice provost at Stanford University Louis E. Newman explains how to do all this, and more. Whatever your background or academic interest, this book will prepare you for college-level learning. Thinking Critically in College is the definitive guide, not only for those in college, but for everyone who needs a refresher on thinking clearly.
"Even students who have taken college-prep and AP courses are unprepared for the type of learning that will take place in college. Thinking Critically in College is poised to help all students at all types of institutions develop the dispositions and skills necessary for success in college." -LYNN PASQUERELLA, president of Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
I wish more students were encouraged to read these kinds of books before their first day of college. Louis Newman does a great job explaining one of the biggest adjustments students face: college is not just about memorizing information and repeating it on a test. It is about asking questions, looking at different perspectives, evaluating evidence, and forming your own well-reasoned conclusions.
This is more than just a guide to getting better grades. It encourages readers to become stronger thinkers and more confident learners. A valuable resource for students preparing for college or anyone who wants a refresher on how to think more clearly and carefully.
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