I can't speak more to the 'learn how to learn' statement. I have a very similar story (Eagle scout/football and wrestling team) and had good marks in high scho

I can't speak more to the 'learn how to learn' statement. I have a very similar story (Eagle scout/football and wrestling team) and had good marks in high school. I arrived at college and was destroyed by Calc 2 and having to learn at that pace when in high school I never studied at all. After a rough freshman year I knew I had to change how I work and learn. My dad handed me 'Moon-walking with Einstein' and I found calnewport.com (along with other study blogs) and developed a study plan that I still use (I'm currently a Junior).