As I travel the country to speak to students on how to get better grades, pass standardized test, and make the most of their education, I’m baffled by the student-counselor, parent-counselor and student-advisor relationships.
In some cases, students don’t know if they are on track for graduation or have the required classes to get into college; and the parents aren’t involved. In other cases, students are spending time with their counselors and “juicing them” for great information.
Which one are you?
During my high school days, I stayed in my counselors office (as well as my mother) to make sure that I had everything I needed to make the leap from high school to college. While in college, I spent time with my college advisor to make sure that I was doing the necessary thing to maximize my college experience and plan for future career. THEY BOTH PAID OFF!!
High School Counselors and College Advisors are FOR YOU! Believe it or not, it makes them very happy when their students succeed. So utilize the great advice and services that counselors and advisors offer at your school – take full advantage of them!
Here’s a few conversation starters with your counselors and advisors
CONVERSATION STARTERS
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What to Ask Your Academic Advisor in College
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OTHER RESOURCES
I Went To College , But Don’t Know Why?
This is a small list of questions and resources just to engage in healthy communication between the student, the parent and the counselor/advisor.
If you feel additional questions or resources need to be asked, leave me a comment below so that I and others can benefit from your suggestions.
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Right or Wrong College Major? 5 Signs its Time to Change from Kantis Simmons on Vimeo.
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Ever considered that your current academic performance is linked to your current college major?
Ever considered that your current major will not lead you to a career that you are passionate about?
Ever considered that you picked your current major for the right or wrong reason?
Well in this short video, I give some signpost to determine if you are in the right or wrong reason college major. Take the time to watch this video, and do a personal check to see if you have these 5 symptoms. If so, consider changing, it will be in your best interest to do so.
You can also get more in depth material on selecting a college major from my talk on “7.25 Questions to Identify Your Life’s Assignment Regardless of Your College Major“.
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Have you heard the powerful statement, “Attitude Determines your Altitude”. Well that statement is so powerful and so true. It is even true where your academic success and college success is concerned. Today I challenge you to uncover your attitudes.
What’s your attitude towards your teachers and professors? Is it negative or is it positive? What’s your attitude towards your grades, your classes, and your classmates. You are effective based on your positive attitude and defeated based on your negative attitude. Here are some famous quotes to adjust your attitude on academic success.
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” - Maya Angelou
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.” - James Truslow Adams
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz
“The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them.” - Harold S. Geneen
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” – William James
“A daily glance in the mirror can tell you what you look like, but a daily adjustment of your attittude can tell you what you will LIVE like.” - Kantis A. Simmons
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