The Essentials for Getting an Early Start on College Being Proactive! The Essentials for Getting an Early Start on College

What do all these people have in common? PROACTIVE

E=mc² REACTIVE “¡No se puede!”

What does an academically-successful student look like?

What are some of the obstacles that get in the way of being successful in school?

How can I overcome these struggles?!?! By being proactive and using proactive strategies!!!

Being Proactive: A Definition Acting before a situation becomes a source of confrontation or crisis Reactive Language I’ll try... That’s just the way I am There’ nothing I can do! Do I have to? I can’t… You ruined my day! Proactive Language I’ll do it I can do better than that Let’s look at all of our options I choose to… There’s gotta be a way I’m not going to let your bad mood rub off on me

Proactive Strategies for Successful Students Ask for help Use the pause button and reflect Take responsibility of your actions and worry about what is in your control

Think about the upcoming school year, what are some of the areas that you can be more proactive in?

Be cool, calm, and in control!