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My Personal Dean College Success Course

A practical, self-paced online system to help students make smart decisions and succeed in college.

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Who This Course Is For

First-Generation
students

Navigate college with clarity and support along the way.

First-Year Students

Start strong and build confidence from day one.

Transfer Students

Make a smooth transition and find the right fit.

Parents

Support your student with the right information.

Adult Learners

Go back, level up, and reach your goals.

High School Students

Plan ahead and choose the right path for your future

Course Curriculum / 10 Modules

Module 1: Choosing a College

  • Four-year vs. two-year colleges

  • Community college and transfer pathways

  • Private vs. public institutions

  • Specialty schools

  • Online vs. in-person fit

  • Campus culture

  • Location

  • Cost

  • Career alignment

  • Institutional reputation

  • Whether the school matches the student’s goals

Module 2: Admissions and Positioning

  • Application planning

  • Deadlines

  • Personal statements

  • Major selection during admission

  • Transcript strategy

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Transfer admission

  • Realistic school lists

  • Safety, match, and reach decisions

  • Avoiding emotionally driven college choices

Module 3: Financial Aid and Cost Strategy

  • FAFSA

  • Grants

  • Scholarships

  • Loans

  • Work-study

  • Comparing award letters

  • Hidden costs

  • Book and material costs

  • Housing costs

  • Debt awareness

  • Family conversations about money

  • Choosing a financially sustainable path

Module 4: Onboarding and First-Semester Setup

  • Orientation

  • Placement

  • Student portals

  • College email

  • Registration systems

  • Advising appointments

  • Student ID

  • Learning management systems / Canvas / LMS

  • First-week checklist

  • Academic calendar

  • Add/drop deadlines

  • Building early momentum

Module 5: Housing and Daily Life

  • On-campus vs. off-campus housing

  • Commuting

  • Roommates

  • Meal plans

  • Transportation

  • Safety

  • Sleep

  • Schedule design

  • Budgeting

  • Creating a living environment that supports academic performance

Module 6: Academic Success Systems

  • Major selection

  • Class scheduling

  • Course load

  • Participation

  • Time budgeting

  • Weekly planning

  • Prioritizing assignments

  • Grading and GPA

  • Textbooks and materials

  • Using rubrics

  • Office hours

  • Tutoring

  • Library resources

  • Canvas / LMS habits

  • Recovering after a bad grade

Module 7: Working With People Inside the College

  • Professors

  • Teaching assistants

  • Academic advisors

  • Financial-aid staff

  • Department chairs

  • Counselors

  • Administrators

  • Email etiquette

  • Appointment preparation

  • Asking for help early

  • Documenting important conversations

Module 8: Campus Involvement and Peer Networks

  • Clubs

  • Student organizations

  • Greek life

  • Professional associations

  • Club sports

  • Philanthropy / service groups

  • Leadership roles

  • Study groups

  • Peer mentors

  • Choosing involvement that adds value instead of distraction

Module 9: Institutional Navigation

  • College policies

  • Bureaucracy

  • Deadlines

  • Grade disputes

  • Petitions

  • Withdrawals

  • Incompletes

  • Academic probation

  • Appeals

  • Campus politics

  • Department culture

  • When to escalate a problem

Module 10: Transition, Graduation, and Next Steps

  • Transfer planning

  • Internships

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Graduate school preparation

  • Career services

  • Alumni networks

  • Resume-building

  • Graduation planning

  • Using college as a platform for long-term opportunity

WHAT YOU GET INSIDE THE COURSE

WORKSHEETS & TEMPLATES

ACTION PLANS

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