AcademicsQuestions for aPotential Plan Sponsor

Academic Advising

Questions you might ask a potential Plan sponsor:

• I am (perhaps) interested in _____________________ for my Plan. Are you someone I should talk with? Who else would you recommend?
• What background coursework would you recommend if I’m contemplating Plan work in _______________? (Be sure you check appropriate sections of the on-line Course Book and Plan Guide before you ask this question.)
• What would you recommend I take this spring semester?
• How do you structure tutorials and/or work with Plan students?
• How structured/ directive are you with regard to tutorials and Plan work? How/why/describe.
• (If appropriate) When could we set up a time to talk in more depth or to discuss a Preliminary Plan application?

When you’re preparing to go on Plan, here are some important things to remember:

• Devote yourself to the PROCESS . . . the product will emerge
• Ask questions / seek guidance, input, and support from your:
  • Advisor and teachers
  • Potential Plan sponsor(s)
  • Other students, people who know you well
  • Hilly (Advising Office), other staff
  • Course Book & Plan Guide 2000-2002
  • Student Handbook (pp 20-23)
  • Information from Plan packet
• Strategically plan courses (soph year) and tutorials (jr year)
• Consider field work, internship, study abroad – and start thinking / talking / planning EARLY
• Stay attuned to your process and how it feels
• Don’t set unreasonable expectations
• Have fun!