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All
entering freshmen should be viewed as
undecided about their major. Many freshmen
change their minds.
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View
the student's high school record and test
scores as a whole package. Look for consistencies
and inconsistencies such as high grades
versus low test scores.
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Pay
close attention to English and math placement
scores and course recommendation.
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Try
to create a balanced academic schedule,
one in which the student can succeed.
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Discuss
time management and the role it plays
in formulating a successful academic schedule.
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Beware
of the number of heavy reading courses
in a student's schedule.
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Follow
course prerequisites and be aware of departmental
course sequencing.
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Do
not put a student in more than two science
laboratory classes in their first semester.
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Avoid
placing a student in more than two 4-credit
courses in their first semester.
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Familiarize
yourself with the campus layout to try
to avoid scheduling successive classes
that are located at opposite ends of campus.
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Do
not place a freshman in a 300 or 400-level
course.
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Above
all, try to maintain a sense of humor.
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