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Gutsycollege.com is your field guide for heading back to college. Whether you’re coming from high school, the first in your family, or heading back to college after being away for a while, we fill you in on everything that nobody told you about heading off to college.
Gusty Blog
Learn everything Dr. Matt wishes he knew before going to college (but nobody every told him!) He’s here to share his experiences, tips and tricks, and ‘secret’ knowledge about going back to college.
Downloadable Resources
Check out Dr. Matt’s ever expanding resources to assist you on your collegiate journey.
Books
Want to learn more from Dr. Matt? His first book: Gutsy Guide to Reading in College, was published in 2024! This book contains a TON of information about getting the most out of your time and what material to focus on. Dr. Matt has continued creating resources and is currently launching his second book: Dr. Matt’s Gutsy Guide to Writing in College.
Check out the Books
Gutsy Guide to Reading in College
Fair warning. This book is not about speed-reading or power-cramming. This book is about learning how to figure out what to focus on in the reading. This book will teach you how to improve your recall for exams. It will explore new ways to take notes and organize your life and reading.
Gutsy Guide to Writing in College
Writing in college can be a mystery. This all-in-one guide reveals the myths around college writing and how to leverage your brain and body for maximum writing efficiency. It shows you how to find what your professor is looking for, how to set up your writing routines, and the simple secrets to improving your writing and getting great grades.
News & Updates
How Difficult is College Reading? (part 1)
When I was in High School I started working at the grill in a local fast-food restaurant. It was pretty popular among my friends and the money was...
Organizational Hacks: How to Keep Track of Your College Reading
Although you’d not think it by looking at my garage, I am a pretty organized person. My shelves of stuff aren't labeled with a label-maker or...