Build, Iterate and Execute a College and Career Plan Set and Meet Your Academic Goals Cultivate and Access a Strong Support Team to check in, collect and analyze data, and coach with purpose. to strategize, prioritize and uncover trends across caseloads and colleges.       Benchmark assessments pre-college and at least 1x/semester Pulse checks/check-ins Follow-up coaching and Interventions Campus visits Ongoing, systematic monitoring of caseloads to prioritize and strategize and track growth, progress, and trends.  Collect transcripts, award letters, etc. Input critical data into the Alumni Database Use reports and dashboards to prioritize next steps Structured and purposeful handoff from counselors to advisors along with regular and open communication and data sharing. Make Smart Financial Decisions Develop and Practice Self Awareness to your entire caseload to reinforce key messages and push regular reminders. to cultivate relationships that will support student persistence.         Text messages Email Social Media Events and/or campus workshops Development of purposeful and intentional relationships with institutions (Including KIPP College Partners) for data sharing and mutual support. Campus staff Families CBOs and other partners Teachers, College Counselors, and other HS staff Advisor competency development; professional development; on-going review; goal-setting and evaluation.