Exam 4: Choosing Goals for College and Life

A mid-range goal is considered

Why is it important for people to have goals?

Visualizing a goal is only the first step in achieving it.

If your high school grades weren't as high as you had hoped, you shouldn't set high academic goals for yourself in college.

Give three examples of short-term goals. What is the time frame for accomplishing these goals?

Since you alone are responsible for achieving your goals, there's not much to be gained by getting advice on goal setting from others.

What is the traditional grading system at most colleges? Include in your answer the meaning of theNC,P,I, andW grades.

As a new college student, you should set new and higher goals for virtually every area of your life.

S.M.A.R.T.E.R is an organized and purposeful way of identifying and fulfilling goals.

No matter what your goals, achieving them requires you to

The S in the S.M.A.R.T.E.R system stands forsensible.

Writing out your goal and posting it in a visible spot (a refrigerator or mirror, for example) will help you stay focused on your task.

What are the advantages to taking a S.M.A.R.T.E.R approach to setting goals?

How could you begin to change your locus of control?

What is Visualization?

It is fairly easy to change your locus of control.

At many colleges, students are placed on academic probation if

A social goal focuses on your relationships with others (classmates, friends, family).