Academic Mindset

Academic activities are inherently cognitive.

How students approach, monitor, and regulate their thinking and learning plays a significant role in how well they succeed academically.

  • Analytical & Academic Thinking – Appreciating activities requiring cognitive effort

  • Metacognition – Monitoring, evaluating, and adapting how they think and learn.

  • Academic Self-Efficacy – Believing they can succeed in academic tasks and goals.

  • Growth Mindset – Seeing challenges as opportunities to grow.

  • Goal Orientation – Motivations behind students' academic efforts impact outcomes.

  • Expectations of the College Experience – Beliefs about college influence success.