Dedication

This book is dedicated to my students and educational advising clients from over the years.

My students constantly inspire and amaze me with their dedication and commitment to succeed, their perseverance in overcoming obstacles, and their abilities in juggling work, family, and life as they forge a path for their futures.

Those who came for educational advising asked many great questions, considered numerous options, and in many cases designed unconventional educational plans to suit their individual needs and goals.

It is through the experience of working with many of these students that I have formed a compilation of the factors influencing the many facets of student success.