SMART Goals
What does the S in SMART stand for?
Specific
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is delayed gratification?
Waiting for a better or more important reward instead of choosing an immediate reward.
What is a safety school?
College where your academic profile is stronger than the school's typical profile.
What does prioritizing mean?
Deciding what tasks are most important and completing them in an effective order.
What does the T in SMART stand for?
Time-bound
Is your GPA based on one test or your grades over time?
Your grades over time.
What is one example of delayed gratification at school?
Studying for a test before spending time on social media.
What is a target school?
A college where your academic profile is reasonably close to the school's typical profile.
Name one tool that can help you stay organized.
Planner, calendar, or reminders.
What makes a goal measurable?
You can track your progress or know whether you achieved it.
What is the ACT?
A college-readiness/admissions test.
What is one benefit of structured notes?
They can make it easier to review important ideas before a test.
What is a reach school?
A college where the school's typical academic profile is stronger than yours.
What should you ask yourself when deciding what to do first?
What is due first? What is most important? What will take the most time? What can I complete now?
Give one example of an action that could help you reach a SMART goal.
“I will study for 30 minutes after school every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to improve my test grades.”
The action is: studying for 30 minutes three times a week.
Name one way an ACT score can help a student.
It can be one part of college admissions evaluation and certain scores can qualify students for additional scholarships.
Should you study small amounts frequently or cram the entire night before?
Study small amounts frequently.
A student has a 3.31 GPA and 23 ACT. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has an average GPA of 3.25 and ACT of 20. What category would this fit based on the class practice?
Safety school.
Why should students break large assignments into smaller steps?
It helps them plan ahead and manage their time.
Name all five parts of a SMART goal.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Why should students not think of the ACT as the only factor in college admission?
It is only one piece of the overall college application.
Name three effective study habits.
Frequent review, active practice, studying without distractions, and/or asking for help when you don't understand something.
Brown University has an average GPA of 4.0 and ACT of 32. A student has a 3.31 GPA and ACT of 23. What category would this fit based on the class practice?
Reach school.
Name three things extracurricular activities can demonstrate to colleges.
Motivation, time-management skills, personality/interests/passions, or commitment to an organization/group/team.