Book excerpt: All students need strong study skills in order to succeed in school. Unfortunately, there often isn't time in content-focused middle schools and high schools to teach the fundamental strategies for academic success. This friendly, accessible guide gives students an experienced educator's top ten tips for doing well in school, including setting goals, getting organized, and studying effectively. Topics such as taking good notes, outlining an essay, studying with mnemonics, and planning long-term projects are covered in a fun and memorable way. Armed with new strategies, any student can become more organized, confident, and successful.