9.There aremany factors that contribute to student success in college. The first factor for success is having a goal in mind before establishing a course of study. The goal may be as general as wanting to better educate oneself for the future. A more specific goal would be to earn a teaching credential. A second factor related to student success is self-motivation and commitment. A student who wants to succeed and works toward thai desire will find success services. Most beginning college students fail to realize how important it can be to a counselor or consult with a librarian or financial aid.