
{"id":33,"date":"2021-11-24T15:19:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T15:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/advising\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-04-06T19:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:46:13","slug":"prepare-for-your-meeting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/advising\/meet-with-an-advisor\/prepare-for-your-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for Your Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare for Your Meeting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting with your advisor is an important step. A little preparation will help you get the most out of it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Do These First<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Before your appointment, make sure you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finish orientation&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send your transcripts or test scores&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.cuw.edu\/portal\/cuaa_visits?site=cuaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAFSA<\/a> (financial aid form)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your student accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\u00a0Think About Your Goals<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>You don\u2019t need to have everything figured out. Just start thinking about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jobs or careers you might like&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to transfer to a university&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes or subjects you enjoy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/career-services\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/career-services\/\">Try Career Coach to explore ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Bring Questions<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Write down a few questions before you go. For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What classes should I take first?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do I need to graduate?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do I transfer later?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Know Yourself as a Student<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Think about your past school experience:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What went well?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was hard?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need help with studying or time management?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your advisor can connect you to support services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Be Ready to Participate<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>During your meeting:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take notes&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be honest about your goals (it\u2019s okay if you\u2019re unsure!)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your advisor is here to help you succeed. Come prepared so you can make the best plan for your future!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program-Specific Meeting Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in any of the subject areas below? If so, please watch their information sessions below, and take the quiz prior to scheduling your academic advising appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum (NCLC) Nursing Program<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Are you interested in Nursing? Please watch this information session and take the quiz prior to scheduling your academic advising appointment. Appointments can be scheduled at 734-462-4429.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/DV-Edits-Schoolcraft-NCLC-Traditional-Nursing-Program-Presentation-002-1.pdf\">Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum (NCLC) Presentation (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolcraft.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Auth\/Access.aspx?delivery=1856b956-6202-46fe-9036-b322011e25b5\">Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum (NCLC) Presentation Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">LPN to RN Option in the Associate Degree in Nursing Program<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Already an LPN? 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