Academic Goal Setting:
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Meyer, Paul (2003). "What would you do if you couldn't fail?" Attitude is Everything. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
How to Create Smart Goals Video.
An advising appointment is meant for you to review essential parts of your academic goals including degree plan, the enrollment process, and how your degree directly impacts your success at Trident University and beyond. Your Academic Success Counselor will provide you with a confirmation code after your conversation that summarizes some of the key points of your discussion, including course recommendations for the upcoming session
Short-Term and Long-Term Academic Goal
Now that you have typed your SMART goal above, continue with the questions below! Background Questions
What course(s) are you taking this term?
What course(s) are you planning to take next term?
Verify that your goal is SMART-
Specific: What exactly will you accomplish?
Measurable: How will you know when you have reached this goal?
Achievable: Is achieving this goal realistic with effort and commitment? Have you got the resources to achieve this goal? If not, how will you get them?
Relevant: Why is this goal significant to your life?
Timely: When will you achieve this goal?
This goal is important because:
The benefits of achieving this goal will be:
Who are the people you will ask to help you?
Specific Action Steps: What steps need to be taken to get you to your goal?