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Academic Services
Academic Progress Group
This group offers problem-solving and support for students who are unhappy with their motivation and academic achievement at GW. Participants will be asked to commit to a behavioral contract that includes attending all classes and group meetings, maintaining an academic calendar, completing assignments on time, and meeting with professors, T.A.s, and advisors. Participants will work together to identify their concerns and to establish obtainable goals. For example, members may want to explore how to talk with professors, manage their time, prepare for tests, or deal with family pressures. Confidentiality among group members is a fundamental principle and will be strictly upheld. Although group meetings may differ in content and process, they all require active participation and consistent investment from each member.
The Electronic Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (E-LASSI)
The E-LASSI is a helpful tool for students who want to improve their exam scores or grades. Through this inventory, students can assess the strengths and weaknesses of their study strategies. To take the E-LASSI, call the PDP Coordinator at 994-5300 to set up a convenient time. It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
After completing the E-LASSI, you will receive a profile of your scores related to:
Attitude Towards College
Level of Motivation
Time Management Skills
Anxiety About Academic Performance
Concentration Level
Information Processing Skills
Ability to Select Main Ideas
Use of Study Aids
Test Preparation Abilities
Utilization of Test Strategies
The $15.00 fee covers the cost of the inventory and is due when you come to take the test.
Your scores will be compared to national norms for college students. A score below 75% on any scale would indicate difficulty in that particular area. If you are having difficulty in one or more areas, you might want to develop a plan for improving your skills. Your options are described below. We strongly recommend option #2 if you score below the 50th percentile on two or more scales, or the majority of your scores are below the 75th percentile; and option #3 if, in addition to low scores on a majority of scales, you are struggling with other personal issues which may impede your academic performance.
Option #1: If you would like to continue working on your own to improve your learning and study strategies, you are welcome to look through our online resources and develop your own plan of action.
Option #2: If you feel you need some assistance from a counselor, you could meet with a counselor at the UCC for a single individual counseling appointment to discuss your concerns and your inventory results. The counselor will help you to develop a plan of action for improving study or learning strategies (e.g., workshops, computerized worksheets, or WWW resources.). There will be a $50 charge for this session.
Option #3: If you feel you need academic and personal counseling to help you resolve issues which may impede your academic performance you can set up an initial counseling appointment at the UCC. A counselor will help you clarify the personal and academic concerns that may affect your performance at GW, and may recommend counseling services to work on your concerns.
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