POWER Fundamentals of Student Success combines the Essentials and Foundations versions of POWER. It is the only research-based First Year Experience series with a unifying system for students to develop essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. POWER maximizes students' potential for success in college and life by addressing a diverse student population with real-world examples and applications in the context of their careers in an engaging, accessible and meaningful way. Connect tools like SmartBooks adaptive reading experience help solidify students understanding of the foundational material, while activities like the interactive Application-Based Activities put students in real-world situations to help them apply course concepts.