Students who attend a BTS workshop are more likely to get off of probation the next
semester than students who do not complete it. Here is what 2 students:
"I was very busy one semester keeping up with class, work, and family responsibilities.
My grades tanked. Still, the Probation letter was a shock. I hadn’t thought much about
the Academic and/or Progress Probation policy before, so I didn’t realize I had let
my grades get so out of hand. I was ashamed and embarrassed at first. How did I let
this happen? After talking with and SMC counselor, I felt a little better. Eventually,
I saw that Probation is SMC's way of making sure that everyone is doing okay. I can
understand that, and I’m glad this process is there for students when we need it.
This experience increased my awareness of policies and expectations, but it also connected
me with counselors who helped me figure out how to manage my schedule. I ended up
taking a semester off, and that helped me get back on track. Graduation is around
the corner, and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished at SMC.”
"I truly learned from attending a BTS session, and ended up getting 2 As, and 1 B
because I realized what time management is and what works best for me. I took a Counseling
20 class which helped me get my whole future in line and helped me realize how important
school is. I worked really hard and it made me proud of myself because I realized
what I could really do if I just put my mind to it. If I had to do something different
next semester it would be to push myself even harder, and now I have even more incentive
to do it because my GPA is rising!"
"When I was placed on academic probation for poor grades, I had to attend a BTS session.
The workshop stressed the importance of my college transcripts. I understand that
it is never too late to change; that I could make up those blemishes (F's) on my transcripts.
From that point, I was motivated. I began to work harder, change my study habits,
and I just believed that I could be a better student. It wasn't easy. I started from
the bottom and just worked my way up."