Take Control of Your College Experience!!

Where are you today? Do you have a major? Do you have a check sheet? Do you have a plan? –Have you fulfilled your core requirements? –Are any courses sequential? What grades do you anticipate this semester? What is your G.P.A?

How to Compute G.P.A. List all your courses and the anticipated final grade. Each letter grade earns points. –A4.0 –B+3.5 –B3.0 –C+2.5 –C2.0 –D1.0 –F0.0

Example: Joe College CourseGradePointsCreditsTotal Foundations for Success A English Comp. I B3.039 Introductory Algebra I B+3I Introductory Psychology D1.033 Total:924

Should “Joe” withdraw from a course? CourseGradePointsCredit s Total Foundations for Success A English Comp. I B3.039 Introductory Algebra I B+3I Introductory Psychology WP Total:621

More Reflection… What worked this semester? –2 vs. 4 day schedule –# of courses –Balance types of courses –Work schedule –Family commitments –Level of stress

Scheduling: Professor vs. Day/Time Student Success Motivation Comfort Zone Lecture vs. Discussion MBTI Attendance Student needs vary –Not one perfect fit!

Scheduling: Professor vs. Day/Time Close door Confidential—Doesn’t go beyond room! Name a Professor—Go around room –Course Name –Adjectives to describe this professor –Teaching style –Why or why not recommend this professor to others.

Pre-Registration Find in Foundations for Success text or distribute to students in class –Course catalog –Check sheet –Schedule –Day/Time Grid –Registration Form On your Check Sheet, enter courses passed, and grades received.

Pre-Registration Balance your load! –Reading, papers, mathematics, science. What classes do you need? Who is teaching and at what time?

Pre-Registration Do you have any time restrictions? –Do you have the ability to rearrange your work schedule? –Do you need to be home at a specific time? –Do you just like a 2 day schedule ? –What time is realistic for you to get to SCCC for your first class? –Will you be able to attend all your classes during the semester?

Be Honest! Be Realistic!

Basic Principles English Composition I English Composition II

Basic Principles Basic Algebra or Introductory Algebra II College Level Math Don’t take a break from Math!!

Pre-Registration Consider taking: Computer Concepts Effective Speaking Introductory Psychology

Basic Principles Register for Lab Science once you are proficient in Algebra Biology Chemistry Environmental Science

Work on a Preliminary Schedule Using Day/Time Grid –Work in pencil –Enter first choice –Continue until you have a preliminary schedule. Note questions for Counselors.

Meet with a Counselor Share your thoughts with a Counselor. Listen for expert advice. Complete the Registration Form and have it signed by a Counselor.

Congratulations!! You’ve taken Control of Your College Experience!!