Becoming an Academic Success Coach
What ASCs Do
An ASC provides one-on-one tutoring and gives workshops with a focus on basic study skills and academic life at Wellesley. She also serves as a referral agent, helping students find the appropriate academic support service. Some specific skills learning strategies that she helps students with are note-taking, test-taking, memorization, communication, and time management.
What Makes A Good ASC?
ASCs are mature, successful, and enthusiastic students at Wellesley. They are self-confident and willing to help motivate others to improve their study skills and academic performance. ASCs are not necessarily straight "A" students. Often they themselves have had to improve their own study habits to meet a particular academic challenge. The skills they acquired in this process make them especially effective advisors. In essence, an ASC should be an empathetic listener who is eager to respond creatively and energetically to the academic needs of others.
Where Are ASCs Located?
There are ASCs located in each of the dorms on the Wellesley College campus (including Dower!). ASCs can also be found in the PLTC, located on the third floor of the Clapp Library.
How To Become An ASC
Do you like helping other students? Are you interested in learning new techniques to improve academic performance? Do you want to reach out to First Year students? If so, you should apply!
ASC Applications are now the same as student leader applications and are usually accepted around December or January for the following academic year. More Information