SPEAKER: Hey there, Panthers, it's winter.
Do you have an upcoming counseling appointment?
Here are five tips on how to get the most out
of your counseling appointment.
Number one, give counseling a heads up
about what you need before your appointment.
Do you have transcripts from another college?
Need an ed plan?
Need help deciding on a major?
These are all important things to mention beforehand.
Number two, come prepared with questions.
Think of it like going to the doctor.
Write down your concerns so that you don't forget them
during the meeting.
And make sure you prioritize your most important concerns.
Remember, your appointment is just 45 minutes.
Here are some questions that you can include.
When will I transfer?
How do I plan for graduation?
When will I graduate?
Number three, identify resources that you will
need to succeed as a student.
Sometimes, being a good student goes beyond financial aid,
awesome teachers, and tutoring.
Some students need help with things like housing, food,
childcare, gas money, et cetera.
Your counselor can point you to the right people
who can help you out.
So think about the challenges you're facing right now,
write them down, and have that list ready
for your appointment.
Number four, dedicate time to focus on your appointment.
I know it sounds like a no-brainer,
but it can be hard to focus on tasks that are online.
All of you guys who have been taking online courses
know what I'm talking about.
But you should still treat your online counseling appointment
as if you were in person.
Find a private place where you can focus on the counselor--
try not to divide your attention between that and other tasks.
And finally, number five, make sure your technology
is good to go.
When you make your appointment, you'll receive a ConexED email
with instructions.
Read through those so you'll know what you need,
such as right web browser and webcam for video appointments.
Have any questions?
Go to chaffey.edu to have them answered
and for any other information you might need.
Bye-bye.