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New Book

M.A.P.–My Aspiration Plan
I Can Take Charge of My College Success

Navigating college can be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and tools, success is within your reach. M.A.P.: My Aspiration Plan is more than just a workbook—it’s a step-by-step guide designed to help college students develop essential skills to thrive academically and personally.

Through interactive exercises and practical strategies, this workbook empowers students to:

Whether you’re exploring your major, managing coursework, or looking for ways to stay motivated, M.A.P. will help you to take charge of your college success!

Build self-determination and confidence in their academic journey
Develop a growth mindset to overcome challenges and setbacks
Strengthen executive functioning, study habits, and time management in college
Improve self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills
Learn the importance of self-care and mental well-being to maintain balance
Navigate campus resources and seek support from early

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Failing Up

Failing Up: A Professor’s Odyssey of Flunking, Determination, and Hope

But instead of falling apart, Hong managed to escape her misery, thanks to a teacher who believed in her. She began excelling as a student, eventually finding the courage to leave her home and discover her true calling as a knowledge seeker, educator, and an advocate.

When people first meet Barbara, they often conclude that her life must have always been enriched. They assume she had loving, successful parents and all the support she needed to reach her goals. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hong’s path to an Ivy League university and beyond started in a filthy tenement in Singapore where she lived with an abusive father and an illiterate mother.

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Biography

Dr. Hong professor, author, speaker, and trainer has over 25 years of experience in education. For a detail professional profile, click here.

Areas of Expertise

Student retention and persistence, particularly for at-risk and marginalized groups, sustainable enrollment management strategies, high-impact teaching, ADA, and deconstructing college student success are some of Dr. Hong's areas of expertise. For more click here.

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