Academic Success Guide
What is the Academic Success Guide (ASG)?
The Academic Success Guide (ASG) can be used to assist you with goal setting, organization, and time management.
Several students who have used the ASG have experienced an improvement in their overall GPA in just one semester!
How do I use it?
To get the best use from the ASG, identify an accountability partner. It could be a friend, family member, coworker,
instructor or KCC sta member. If you don’t know anyone who can fulll this role, visit the Support Services
Department (located in the lower level of the Student Center) and they would be happy to assist. Schedule an
appointment with your accountability partner and arrive prepared. Keep it simple! Discuss your goals and potential
barriers and create a plan that will help you meet your goals. Schedule follow up meetings with your partner to track
your progress toward your goals.
Instructions for use
Plan
• DiscusstheASGwithsomeonewhowillholdyouaccountable
• Onyourown(orwiththeaccountabilitypartner)completethefollowing:
1. Identify your academic success goals (i.e. to successfully pass courses)
2. Acknowledge potential barriers (i.e. My car isn’t dependable)
3. Develop a plan of action to prevent the barrier from becoming an obstacle (i.e. if my car breaks down I will ride
the bus).
4. Schedule follow up meetings with your accountability partner to discuss your progress
My Success Team
• Includenamesandcontactinformationofpeoplewhomaybehelpfultoyouracademicsuccess(i.e.friend,advi-
sor, coach, counselor, mentor, tutor, nancial aid ocer, etc.).
Assignment Tracker
• Recordyourcoursename,instructorname,contactinformationandattendancepolicy
• Listeachassignmentandduedate
• Marksubmittedassignments
• Trackpointsearnedandpointspossible
• Determineyourgradeusingtheformulaprovidedatthebottomofthesheet
Calendar (month at a glance)
• Useacalendartokeeptrackofimportantdeadlinesandduedates
• Createmonthlygoalstohelpyoustayontrackandmonitoryoursuccess
• Createa“ToDoList”andmarkthingsoasyouaccomplishthem
Calendar (weekly overview)
• Providedisanexampleofwhataweekmightlooklike(includingsleepandmeals)
• Usetheblankcalendartotrackactivitiesanddeterminewherethereistimeforstudying,homework,tutoring,etc.
Financial Budget Calculator
• Thenancialbudgetcalculatorwillhelpyoubalanceexpensesandincome
• Additionalwebresourcesarealsoprovided
Student Success Tips
• Followthetipsoutlinedforstudentsuccess
• Consideraddingyourownideasaswell
Resources
• Takeadvantageoftheavailableresourcesthatareoered