In advising freshmen, particularly, it will be helpful to study the information provided in the folder:  the student's high school background, including course work, class rank, and activities. 

The advising folder should contain the following information:

High School Transcript 

• Includes course work and levels, grades, class rank, and possibly activities.  There is generally a key on the transcript that provides an explanation of codes.

SAT Scores

• Located on the inside of the folder.
  • Caution should be taken in interpreting these scores.  While the SAT scores may be valid predictions of the college grades, some students do not perform well on standardized tests. 

GPA

• Located on the inside of the folder. This GPA is assigned by The Office of Admissions at Saint Anselm based on courses, high school, etc. 
  • This is not the GPA assigned by the student's high school; in most cases, it may be slightly lower.
• The student's high school transcript may also have a GPA, assigned by the high school. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Evaluation  (if applicable) 

• Saint Anselm College participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board.
• Students who score a "4" or "5" on the AP examinations may be granted advanced placement and credit in the appropriate subject(s). In certain circumstances, advanced placement and credit may be granted for AP scores of "3". 
  • This evaluation will indicate the name of the examination, the Saint Anselm College course for which it will exempt/count as, course count awarded, and the requirement it meets.

International Baccalaureate  (IB) (if applicable)

• The College recognizes credit earned through the International Baccalaureate (IB) for appropriate scores (5, 6, or 7) on the Higher Level examinations.
• Credit will not be given for Standard Level examinations. 

CLEP Scores (if applicable)

• Applicants who have completed examinations under the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) may receive advanced placement and credit if the scores are acceptable to the College

Blank Advising Conference Record

• Advisors should take notes of their meetings with their advisees.
  • Keep a record of just the facts.  Take notes of decisions that were made and why. It will help you remember important information. 
  • Keep in mind, the student has the legal right to inspect the transcript and any official correspondence in the advising folder in the advisor's presence.