Questions to Ask
Planning for college requires careful thought and discussion. Before meeting with an academic advisor, it's important to have family discussions about key aspects of your college experience. Consider factors such as the number of hours you want to enroll, the possibility of evening classes, and your weekly commitments.
Also, make sure you've taken care of submitting AP exam scores, current college course enrollment, and college transcripts. Check your standing in the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and explore courses in the General Education Core Curriculum.
Decide on your preferred course format and think about how you'll manage your time. Be open to the possibility of taking classes on different campuses. By addressing these questions, you'll be well-prepared for a successful college journey.
Family Discussion
- How many hours do I want to enroll in?
- Are evening classes an option?
- What commitments do I have during the week?
- Do I plan to work?
- When will I study?
- Do I want to participate in student activities?
- What transportation issues do I need to consider?
Academic Advising Appointment
- Have I submitted all AP exam scores?
- College courses I am currently enrolled in?
- If I have college credit, have I submitted my college transcript?
- What is my standing for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)?
- Which courses from the General Education Core Curriculum sound interesting to me? In which courses do I believe I can do well?
- In what course type do I believe I can do well? In-person? Online asynchronous? Online synchronous?
- How will I manage my time?
- How will I prioritize my studies?
- Am I willing to take classes on multiple campuses?