Meet counselor for course selection

Overview

Meeting with your counselor before registration helps ensure you're making the best choices for your goals.

Preparing for Your Meeting

Bring

• Ideas for courses you want to take
• Questions you have
• Your current transcript (if available)
• Your four-year plan draft

Know

• Your A-G progress
• Your academic strengths and challenges
• Your activity commitments

Topics to Discuss

Academic Planning

• "Am I on track for A-G completion?"
• "What courses do you recommend for me?"
• "Is my planned course load manageable?"
• "Are there prerequisites I need?"

Course Rigor

• "Should I take honors in [subject]?"
• "How do I balance challenge and success?"
• "What do teachers say about the honors/AP courses?"

Looking Ahead

• "What should I be thinking about for junior year?"
• "Are there any opportunities I should know about?"

What Your Counselor Can Help With

Information

• Course recommendations based on your profile
• Insight into workloads and expectations
• Prerequisites and requirements
• Scheduling logistics

Support

• Advocating for your placement
• Connecting you with resources
• Planning your path

After the Meeting

• Finalize your course selections
• Complete registration paperwork
• Follow up on any action items
• Save notes from the conversation

Encouraging Reminder

Your counselor wants you to succeed! Don't hesitate to ask questions.