Description
The purpose of this course is to help entering students identified as conditional admits and/or other students identified at academic risk. It is a semester-long course that meets one day per week. The lectures and activities presented are motivational and developmental. The topics include confidence, study approach, stress-management strategies, the importance of recognizing success, problem-solving, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, setting realistic academic and life goals, and dealing successfully with professors. Placement in APP 099 is based on high school performance, and SAT or ACT scores.