Academic Advisor: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many academic advisors help students draw a plan, like a map, so they always know their next step.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, schools had far fewer classes to choose from. Today, students can pick from many subjects, so a guide helps them choose.
Tools of the trade
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Computer
Advisors use a computer to look at class schedules and the list of courses a student needs to finish.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe advisor says hello to a student, asks, "What do you want to learn?" and listens to the answer.
Words to know
- Graduate
- To graduate means to finish all the classes you need and move on to the next big step, like a new job or school.