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S4S is a program to support you during your first year of college through: 1. Critical learning support 2. Customized math classes 3. Financial aid counseling 4. World class tutoring and academic support . S4S gives you the tools to make the


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S4S is a program to support you during your first year of college through:

  • 1. Critical learning support
  • 2. Customized math classes
  • 3. Financial aid counseling
  • 4. World class tutoring and academic support.

S4S gives you the tools to make the transition from high school to college a bit easier!

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The right math fit makes all the difference

Our goals

  • Place you into UA college level math during your first year
  • Prepare you for success in college level math
  • Alleviate the frustration, cost and inconvenience of having to

take math coursework at a community college

  • Keep you “on track” for your major (area of interest)
  • Help you complete college math your first year to keep you on the
  • ptimal timeline for graduation
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The right schedule for optimal performance

Students who participate in the program…

  • Have higher grade point averages (GPA)
  • Enroll in college level math courses in greater

numbers their second semester

  • Utilize a wide range of tutoring and support

services

  • Are more likely to stay on track and return for a

second semester

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The right schedule for a customized first year experience

SAS 100AX: (1 unit)

  • Delivery method: In person
  • 7 week run time.
  • Meets twice a week (50

minutes)

  • Math primer: arithmetic and

strategies

  • Tech check, tools check.

LOTS OF COURSE OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: (3-13 units)

  • English
  • General Ed
  • Other courses required by your

academic college

WEEKS 1-7 WEEKS 8-16

WEEK 6

Math placement test MATH 100AX (2 units) SAS 100AX (1 unit) repeatable Regular Track and Fast Track have options for students to elect a LATE START GEN. ED COURSE (3+ units)

REGULAR TRACK FAST TRAC K

MATH 100 (3 units)

FALL 2013 SPRING 2014

MATH 100B (7 weeks) MATH 112 (7 weeks) MATH 112 (16 weeks)

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Plan for success

As part of Schedule for Success you have exclusive access to…

  • Learning Specialist support to help you set academic and

personal goals, learn new study strategies and connect to academic resources to keep you on track to graduation in four years

  • Vast range of tutoring services through THINK TANK
  • Support package valued at $600
  • Support throughout your first year experience
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Support for success

Personalized access to a financial aid counselor to help you navigate financial aid, scholarships and financial planning.

Jennifer Miller jmiller7@email.arizona.edu 520-626-3168

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Contact information:

Cassandra Hirdes Academic Services Coordinator The THINK TANK chirdes@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-8017