SAGE Success Plan
Name:
Student ID:
1. What are my personal strengths? What qualities do I have that make me successful? LIST 5 strengths.
(Sometimes, it is difficult to list personal strengths. If you are having trouble thinking of your personal strengths, use the word list of strengths below.)
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adventurous
agreeable
brave
bright
calm
careful
communicative
compassionate
considerate
creative
decisive
determined
easygoing
energetic
enthusiastic
fair-minded
faithful
fearless
friendly
funny
generous
gentle
hard-working
helpful
honest
humorous
imaginative
independent
kind
loyal
neat
nice
optimistic
passionate
persistent
powerful
pro-active
quiet
reliable
resourceful
self-confident
self-disciplined
sensitive
sociable
straightforward
sympathetic
2. What got in the way of my success the last time two times I took this class? What went wrong?
List things that got in the way or went wrong last time you took this class. (Every student faces things that get in the way of their
success. If you are having trouble thinking of what got in the way of your success, use the list of typical student problems below.
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Attending class infrequently
Child care issues
Did not understand the class material
Emotional issues
Family issues
Housing issues
Legal issues
Money issues
Relationship issues
Studying enough
Transportation
Work scheduling issues
3. What could I do differently that might help me do better this term? How can I use my personal strengths?
Every student can do things to improve. If you are having trouble thinking of things you can do differently, use the list of actions that
can help improve your grades below.
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Ask for help from: family, friends, instructor, employer, DRC Counselor, and Achievement Coaches
Ask questions during class
Purchase all books before the first day of class
Go to my instructor’s office hours _______ times a month
Go to tutoring every week for at least ________ hours
Only work _________ number of hours per week
Only take __________ credit hours
See an achievement coach at least _______ times a semester
Study more by reading the textbook, making flashcards, or reviewing class
Join a study group
Take notes during class
Take a College Success Experience (CSE) course
Make a budget to manage money or see an Achievement Coach for budget help
Get a CNM bus pass or bike to school