Course Description

Congratulation and welcome to College Success 101- Become a Successful Student Now - A crash course!

Begin your academic success today and see yourself speed up to graduation and having the freedom to live your life as you please.

Become part of the 5% (Associate Degree) or 36% (Bachelors) of college students who graduate on time.

Do you know the consequences of NOT graduating on time, of taking courses you do not need, and of having a low GPA?

“You can save over $65K per every additional year you spend in college”

Take a look at the table below- one additional year (fifth year) it will cost you an extra $65, 319.

And, if you need a sixth year, which about 60% of the students need in order to graduate, then it will cost you a

grand total of $129, 118.


Want more information to realize why this course will save you lots of money?

Take a look at the graduation rates below – what’s wrong with this picture?

“ONLY 5% of students graduate on time with an AA degree”

“ONLY 19% of students graduate on time with a BA degree at non-flagship universities”

“ONLY 36% of students graduate on time with a BA at flagship-research universities”

Are you ready?

Let's get started!

I am so excited and look forward to this transformational journey!

Please be sure to sign up for the full course and take advantage of it.


Learning Objectives:

Develop a successful mindset for college and beyond
Manage time and energy effectively
Communicate with your professors effectively
Study effectively for tests
Write papers that you and your professors love
Learn to prioritize your priorities
Practice awareness and growth mindset
Plan for success
Excel beyond the classroom

Educator. Leader. Author. Speaker. Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

Dr. Val Margarit

Val Margarit is an award-winning Educator, author, and coach with 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in secondary, post-secondary, and adult education. Her incredible personal story inspires countless people every day and now you too will have an opportunity to learn from Val's life lessons and change your life, just as Val did. No, it wasn't luck. And no, it wasn't any special gift. It was hard work, perseverance and commitment to learning successful strategies that others have used, and implementing them consistently in my own life. It works. And now I want to share them with the world. Val earned a Doctor of Education degree in higher education leadership and a Educational Specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University, and a Masters and a Bachelors degree in Sociology from University of Central Florida and an Associate degree form Miami Dade College, respectively. Her academic awards include: Teacher of the Year, Faculty of the Semester, Teaching Excellence Award and Professionalism Award. Why learning with me? "I am very grateful for having Dr. Margarit as a teacher. Your insight and guidance was very much needed and I truly appreciate your help and teachings....If students had teachers like you, the world would be a better place. You allowed me to have a voice and that I truly honor and appreciate..."Marques - Student" I thank Professor Margarit for this opportunity and the dedication to our class, giving us not just book lessons, but more important, LIFE LESSONS." Julio, student"In all honesty, this has been one of the most interesting and educational classes I have ever taken. Thank you Professor Margarit for a life-changing learning experience." Sasha, studentPlease read more testimonials hereVal has been teaching face to face and online a variety of courses in sociology and leadership. She has developed and presented on topics such as education leadership, self-empowerment, personal development, lifelong learning, professional development, and student success. Val is passionate about helping people achieve change thru education and personal empowerment. As an immigrant, speaking little English, Val had to overcome incredible challenges and now she wants to pass on the hard-earned lessons of her long journey and help others discover what is possible. Today, some 15 years later, she remains ever enthusiastic, driven, determined, energetic and committed to making a difference and helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. As she often says: " If I could do it, anyone can do it". Val's love for travel and exploring new cultures expands over 35 countries she visited thus far. She has the street smart and the book smart to help you discover your own potential. I cannot wait to meet you in my courses, which have been developed with you in mind. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"- Nelson Mandela

Course curriculum

  • 1

    FREE COLLEGE SUCCESS: It's all about choices

    • 17 Course lessons

    • ASSESSMENTS: Time Management

    • QUIZ: What are your values? - Know Yourself

    • LET'S TALK: Reflection and comments - I welcome your feedback

    • Thank you and stay in touch!