September 17, 2026
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)
This book offers something many incoming college students may not realize they need until they are already struggling: an explanation of how college-level thinking actually works.
Louis Newman clearly understands the challenges students face when transitioning from high school to college. What makes this guide stand out is that it focuses on developing habits of mind rather than offering quick tricks or shortcuts.
College may be the starting point for this book, but the lessons about thinking clearly, evaluating evidence, and approaching problems thoughtfully can benefit anyone. An insightful and genuinely helpful guide for becoming a stronger learner and thinker.
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