Academic Probation? We can help!
College can be challenging, and sometimes the fear of academic probation looms large after a tough semester. The good news? Probation isn’t the end of the road—it’s a wake-up call and an opportunity to reset. Our practical steps below help you navigate the process if you are facing probation, and take control to get back on a successful track.
If You Think You’re at Risk for Academic Probation:
Know the policies at your school.
Academic probation policies vary between colleges. Familiarize yourself with your school’s specific rules about GPA requirements, credit minimums, and what happens if you are placed on probation. Check your college website or academic advisor for details.
Talk to your academic advisor immediately.
Don’t wait for an official notice. If you suspect you might fall below the academic threshold, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor as soon as possible. Advisors can help you understand your standing, identify resources, and create an action plan to recover.
Seek support services.
Most colleges have programs designed to help students who are struggling academically. Look into tutoring centers, study workshops, or even mental health counseling if personal challenges are affecting your academics. These resources can provide tools to help you improve.
Create a realistic recovery plan.
Review your course load and other responsibilities. If you’ve overcommitted, consider dropping a course or reducing extracurricular activities to focus on academics. Break your workload into manageable steps and set short-term goals to track your progress. A College Success Plan coach can help you get in control and back on track on track.
Complete Any Required Observation Hours
Some courses, like Intro to Psychology at larger universities, require students to complete observation or participation hours as part of the grade. These tasks can fill up quickly towards the end of the semester, so it’s wise to get them done now to avoid scrambling at the last minute.
Stay proactive and accountable.
Keep track of all deadlines, attend classes, and communicate with professors regularly. Prove to yourself and your instructors that you’re serious about improvement.
Sometimes the simplest changes can be the most effective. Attending every class not only ensures that your student stays on top of new material but also allows them to engage with instructors and classmates, who can be helpful study partners. Remind them that attendance often correlates with better academic outcomes.
We have worked with students at over 250 colleges virtually and nationwide since 2009. Many tutoring companies started offering executive function programs when standardized testing became optional, and demand for their services declined. Many of those companies have already discontinued those services after fully understanding what it takes to help students succeed. Executive function and academic coaching for college students is, and always has been, our expertise. We pride ourselves in going the extra mile to provide highly individualized support for our clients. Our coaches are seasoned professionals who can work with students at any institution, from small liberal arts colleges to flagship state universities.
With the College Success Plan at their side, your students can succeed and thrive at any institution they choose to attend. We help students with ALL things college, enabling them to get the most out of their own education. We help with registration, college transition, and much more in our individualized, one-on-one coaching programs.
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