Jot down questions prior to the session.

It is important that you write down questions, before our discussion, to ensure that the conversation addresses your unique circumstances.

Consider the ultimate goal for our meeting.

Think about what you would like to ultimately accomplish during the consultation. 

Be prepared to discuss your academic and professional goals.

Think about where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to go academically and professionally. More importantly, how your curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities are connected. This will help to contextualize your lived experience. 

Think about challenges you have experienced on your academic journey, and arrive to the meeting prepared to discuss them.

Consider some of the challenges you have experienced with your writing and/or your academic experience.