Visit campus and attend an information session, including for the Honors Program. Also attend orientation. If you want to take advantage of your time at Brookdale, apply for the Honors Program and aim for a GPA of at least 3.7 to join honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Brookdale has a wide variety of about 50 clubs, and you can establish your own organization. Joining clubs and enrolling in Honors courses will enrich your experience at Brookdale, especially because you will form friendships with other students who value their education and share your interests. If you are in the top 15 percent of your high school class, you can receive free tuition for up to five terms through NJ STARS.

I recommend doing your research on degree requirements and keeping track of your progress online. While some guidance counselors seem to be very knowledgeable and helpful, there are others who can misguide you and cause you to end up taking classes not required for your degree.

College is what you make of it, so you will need to work on prioritizing your work and scheduling your time to stay on track. Help is available if you need it, but you need to proactively ask for it. Don't wait to study for exams; test preparation will be easier if you continue to review the material throughout the semester. Consider taking the First Year Experience class in your first semester to make your transition to college easier. Join a club so that you can meet and network with other students.

Wait till the first class to buy textbooks. Not every professor uses them and it will save you so much money. If you need help just ask and some one will be there to give you hand every time.

While attending Brookdale, you will receive genuine attention on behalf of the staff that focuses on your progress, accomplishments and goals. The college offers numerous clubs and activities that will suit any student's interests. Counselors offer the guidance that many students seek and offer abundant availability. Brookdale promotes success and will help you achieve it by any means necessary. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that each student has a memorable and profitable experience at this Community College.