Achiever's Plus (A+) Seminar Series
The Achiever's Plus (A+) Seminar Series helps members navigate through their semesters successfully and prepares them for graduate degrees. NSBE members can download monthly seminars to help them shape their vision, manage busy schedules, consider research opportunities, and improve test taking skills.
- September: Why All This Hype About Transcripts?
- October: How NSBE Helps You Excel Academically
- November: Classroom Success Skills & Battling Test Anxiety
- December: NSBE in the Mirror: Chapters Promoting Academic Excellence
- January: Recovering From a Bad Semester
- February: Is Graduate School for Me?
- March: Academic Excellence at Convention
- April: Finishing Strong – Finals Preparation
September: Why all this Hype about Transcripts?
This segment will cover how easy it is to submit your transcript to NSBE World Headquarters and the importance of confirming your GPA. Check this seminar out to find out.
October: How NSBE Helps YOU Excel Academically
This segment will cover the scholarships, resources, programs and competitions offered for the 2011-2012 academic year to help NSBE members excel academically. There will also be a discussion on how to be recognized in the Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) and what the benefits are, and how to participate in NSBE’s Academic Excellence Programs. A brief snapshot of ideas on what your chapter can do for National Academic Excellence Month in November will be discussed as well.
November: Classroom Success Skills and Battling Test Anxiety
I study for weeks, but when the exam comes I don’t remember a thing! What can I do before and after class in order to understand the concepts I’m being taught and retain the information for exams? Have you ever been in that situation? This seminar is for YOU! This seminar will give members the opportunity to learn exactly what test anxiety is and how to beat it!
December: NSBE in the Mirror: Chapters Promoting Academics
This segment will cover highlights from NSBE Chapters around the world who promoted National Academic Excellence Month in November. Does your chapter have a program or event for National Academic Excellence Month? Contact your Regional Academic Excellence Chair to find out how to put your chapter in the spotlight!
January: Recovering From a Bad Semester
This semester did NOT go as planned-what should I do now? With the right tools and confidence you can recover from a "not-so-good" semester, regardless of your circumstances.
February: Is Graduate School for Me?
Considering applying to Graduate School? It’s never too early, or too late, to consider graduate education. There are so many options for STEM majors including graduate school, law school, medical school and even business school. The P.E. or the Ph.D.? Both? So many choices! This segment will cover all of your options and help you decide which is right for you. Current NSBE Alumni members will discuss career paths and what they did to get to where they are.
March: Academic Excellence at Convention – How will you participate?
This segment will cover the special events related to Academic Excellence that will happen at our Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.
April: Finishing Strong: Finals Preparation
It’s that time of year. Final exam time! Whether you are a first year student or a graduating senior, this is a critical time of year for you. Whether you have one final exam, three, or more, there are proven strategies to help you achieve your academic potential.
All Achiever’s Plus Seminars will be posted on the second sunday of each month. For more information on the Achiever’s Plus Seminar Series contact your Regional Academic Excellence Chair, or the National Academic Excellence Chair (nebaex@nsbe.org).