College Advising is a process where students meet regularly with academic advisors to discuss course selection, degree requirements, career planning, and other aspects of college life. Advisors help students develop study skills and learn how to strike a healthy balance inside and outside of the classroom.
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You’re in college — now what? This period of self-exploration and learning is exciting, but students still need expert guidance when deciding on their major, career, and future as they grapple with who they are or who they want to become. Strong guidance during this critical time keeps students on track to graduate on time and can also help students outside of the classroom. Your academic advisor is with you from day one, providing guidance for first-year students adjusting to college life all the way to seniors to prepare for what’s next. Our expert advisors have worked with students in every aspect of college advising and know how to help students make the most of their experience and tap into the various resources available to them directly on their campus.
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College advising can help open you up to new curricular and social opportunities, such as different majors or minors, clubs, and affinity groups. These types of advising discussions are beneficial because they can broaden your view of yourself and the opportunities you can pursue. Additionally, an academic advisor can keep you on track and be there to catch and support you should you face challenges.
College advising also plays an important role in determining whether undergraduate students will be satisfied with their institution and overall college experience. Researchers have found that students rated college advising as the second most important thing to them in their college experience, just behind the quality of the courses. Another group of researchers found that trust in one’s academic advisor can increase a student’s commitment to a given institution. Advisors play an important role in student satisfaction.
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