What does student success in college look like? How will I know if I’m on the right path? Whom can I ask for help? These and many other questions are often on the minds of college students.
Guidance is available at colleges and universities to assist students in setting appropriate goals and evaluating personal progress.
You may ask yourself, “Do I need to have an outstanding grade-point average in high school to make it in college?” The answer is no: You may not even have graduated from high school, but instead have a General Educational Development diploma. Also, doing well in high school does not guarantee that you will see the same success in college. Most students will have to study hard and learn to balance life’s demands to succeed.
To keep any scholarships earned, avoid academic probation or suspension, get into the program that you want, earn a good GPA and graduate, you need to evaluate your ability to work hard, your ability to do the required work and your willingness to ask for assistance.
In college, you will have access to your grades so that you can gauge your progress. You will have what is called a syllabus for each class that often lists your assignments and tests as well as how many points each is worth. When you find yourself struggling or when you just want to make sure you are on track to do well, there are many people who can assist you. Most colleges, such as SouthArk, have tutoring centers. You also can ask your instructor for assistance.
If you are unsure whether you are on the right path, you can speak to an adviser or counselor. This person can assist you with completing a career interest inventory, talk to you about things that you are passionate about, talk with you about your past success in classes and your test scores and guide you to the right degree program.
Some high-school students have a 504 Plan to ensure they receive needed specialized instruction, or an IEP (Individual Educational Plan) to ensure that they receive needed accommodations. Many of those modifications can become accommodations in college as well. You will need to make an appointment to see the person who handles disability services at your college. All colleges will require some form of documentation confirming that a disability exists.
What if you become so stressed out that you have trouble focusing? Again, ask for help! Most colleges have licensed counselors who can assist you with anxiety, depression, or other mental-health needs. These services are confidential with very few exceptions. In many cases, there are no out-of-pocket expenses or insurance claims, because the service is covered in the fees you already pay.
Now, ask yourself, “How can I be sure I will land the job I want once I graduate?” Many colleges have career services that can help you prepare a resume, practice for your interview and write those cover letters. You may want assistance with these tasks also to land internships before graduation.
Colleges are in the business of helping students achieve their educational goals. So, study hard and take advantage of resources. If you need assistance, no matter what kind, ask!
Guidance is available at colleges and universities to assist students in setting appropriate goals and evaluating personal progress.
You may ask yourself, “Do I need to have an outstanding grade-point average in high school to make it in college?” The answer is no: You may not even have graduated from high school, but instead have a General Educational Development diploma. Also, doing well in high school does not guarantee that you will see the same success in college. Most students will have to study hard and learn to balance life’s demands to succeed.
To keep any scholarships earned, avoid academic probation or suspension, get into the program that you want, earn a good GPA and graduate, you need to evaluate your ability to work hard, your ability to do the required work and your willingness to ask for assistance.
In college, you will have access to your grades so that you can gauge your progress. You will have what is called a syllabus for each class that often lists your assignments and tests as well as how many points each is worth. When you find yourself struggling or when you just want to make sure you are on track to do well, there are many people who can assist you. Most colleges, such as SouthArk, have tutoring centers. You also can ask your instructor for assistance.
If you are unsure whether you are on the right path, you can speak to an adviser or counselor. This person can assist you with completing a career interest inventory, talk to you about things that you are passionate about, talk with you about your past success in classes and your test scores and guide you to the right degree program.
Some high-school students have a 504 Plan to ensure they receive needed specialized instruction, or an IEP (Individual Educational Plan) to ensure that they receive needed accommodations. Many of those modifications can become accommodations in college as well. You will need to make an appointment to see the person who handles disability services at your college. All colleges will require some form of documentation confirming that a disability exists.
What if you become so stressed out that you have trouble focusing? Again, ask for help! Most colleges have licensed counselors who can assist you with anxiety, depression, or other mental-health needs. These services are confidential with very few exceptions. In many cases, there are no out-of-pocket expenses or insurance claims, because the service is covered in the fees you already pay.
Now, ask yourself, “How can I be sure I will land the job I want once I graduate?” Many colleges have career services that can help you prepare a resume, practice for your interview and write those cover letters. You may want assistance with these tasks also to land internships before graduation.
Colleges are in the business of helping students achieve their educational goals. So, study hard and take advantage of resources. If you need assistance, no matter what kind, ask!
