The author, Joe Barnes, had a unique opportunity to interview several parents and teachers of high performing students within the United States and around the world. He wrote this book to share his learnings from those conversations and offer his heart-felt advice on what it takes to be an A student. In this book, he shares his perspectives on what it takes for a student to be successful in the classroom. This book provides detailed discussion and step-by-step guidance on the following: - How students of all ages can succeed in school and make A's - How students and parents can work together to achieve academic success - How to use checklists to guide at-home studies and help students prepare to take a test - How students can use their testing experience to improve and do better on the next test - How parents can start their children on the road to academic success at an early age - Student wondering how to improve test scores and make better grades - Parent wanting to help your student study better and excel in school - College student seeking to raise your grade point average in order to land the best job possible, or - Family member or family friend looking to help others improve academically This Book Is Written For You.