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SEEK Department > Benchmarks > Sophomore
The Sophomore Experience
Finding Your Major
The faculty of the SEEK Department has developed a list of goals or benchmarks for your Sophomore year.
They will help you select and succeed in your major field. These benchmarks detail some of the behaviors
and skills necessary to succeed at Brooklyn College.
We have divided the benchmarks into three categories:
- Academic goals
- College life goals
- Personal goals
Academic Benchmarks
I will …
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I will employ Critical Inquiry techniques in my course work and be able to demonstrate how it benefits me.
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I will establish an ongoing study group for at least one of my courses.
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I will attend tutoring for at least one course.
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I will examine all my syllabi and create a semester calendar of assignments.
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I will demonstrate improvement in my writing ability including the completion of a term paper.
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I will attend a workshop on the CPE in the SEEK Tutoring Center.
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I will develop goals for improving my academic profile.
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I will take the CPE when I am required.
College Life Benchmarks
I will …
- I will review the bulletin requirements for my prospective major.
- I will meet with my counselor to discuss my major or prospective major.
- I will meet with a departmental advisor to discuss my potential major.
- I will declare my major prior to 60 credits.
- I will use Degree-works to analyze my progresss toward my degree.
- I will plan a tentative 2-year sequence of courses and review it with my counselor.
- I will analyze my rates of progress for financial aid purposes.
- I will participate in club or on-going campus activity.
- I will participate in a community service activity.
Personal Benchmarks
I will …
- I will identify a mentor or role model within or outside of the college.
- I will identify and visit a faculty member who might be able to provide career and academic advice.
- I will demonstrate that I used the cultural resources of NYC in pursuing my education.
- I will evaluate my need for further education regarding my career plans.
- I will plan for financing my college education.
- I will review my TAP eligibility.
- I will participate in a campus activity related to my career or major.
- I will sign up for CUNY Alert.
- I will determine my eligibility for the SEEK Scholars Program or other honor societies.
Assessing Your Progress
Last year you completed Freshman Benchmarks.
With the goal of helping you adjust to college life.
This year, the Sophomore Benchmarks will focus on declaring and pursuing a major.
You will keep a journal portfolio of your achievements. You will assess your personal progress in each area:
academic, college life, and personal growth benchmarks. Your conselors and CUNY CAPS will be available to help you
meet your goals and expectations.
On March 29, 2008, you will hand in your portfolio and your analysis of your progress on line and in hard copy
before you can register for Fall 2008.
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