General Academic Coaching Application

General Academic Coaching Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as a peer leader for Academic Support & Learning Advancement’s academic-coaching programs (Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning and Peer Academic Coaching).

Peer academic coaches and UPAL mentors need to have a deep understanding of the process of working through academic challenges, have outstanding interpersonal skills, and be dedicated to supporting others in their own development. Click here to view the job descriptions.

Background Information

First Name*

Last name*

Northwestern email address*

Student ID (7-digit Northwestern University ID from Wildcard)*

Please select your affiliated school(s): *

Bienen School of Music

McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

Medill School of Journalism

Northwestern University in Qatar

School of Communication

School of Education and Social Policy

School of Professional Studies

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Major(s)*

*if undeclared, note that and tell us what you're considering

Class standing*

First year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduation date*

*estimated month and year (MM/YYYY), e.g. 06/2025

Overall GPA*

Phone number*

*cell or the best number to reach you at

Program Commitment

Being a peer leader is a significant commitment, but a very rewarding experience as well. We are looking for peer leaders who are comfortable with study strategies and academic skills, and highly responsible, empathetic, and committed to facilitating student growth.

Please note that this is a full-year commitment. However, in extenuating circumstances we will consider applicants who aren’t available in winter or spring. All new peer leaders must be available in fall 2024.

I would like to be a peer leader for the following program(s)*

Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning (UPAL)

Peer Academic Coaching

Are you available the entire academic year?*

I am available the entire academic year.

I may have a conflict.

Please explain your potential conflict:*

Please add any additional information you would like us to consider, including if you have a strong preference for one program:*

Please indicate which of these programs, if any, you have participated in as a student:*

Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning

Peer Academic Coaching

Neither

Why are you interested in applying to be a peer leader in our course-specific programs?*

(~75-100 words)

Everyone has different strengths and areas for growth. Please evaluate yourself in the following areas, indicating where you are already strong, and areas where you have room to improve. Please be honest; we are not looking for perfection. Students who are still developing some of these skills can make excellent peer leaders.

Patient*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Proactive*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Reliable*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Good communicator*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Comfortable approaching others*

Area for growth

Solid skills

A strength for me

Please comment on your ratings, in particular any areas you identified as needing growth.*

What experiences, skills, and/or personality traits do you have that you believe would make you a good peer leader? Please use specific examples.*

(~200-250 words)

What has been the most challenging aspect of your Northwestern academic experience, and how have you addressed it?*

(~100-150 words)

What would you tell a new student about key skills and strategies for academic success at Northwestern? (~75-100 words)*

What would you do to create an inclusive environment for students, where everybody feels welcome regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics? (~200-250 words)*

(~200-250 words)

What are your strengths and challenges when working with groups?*

(~100-150 words)

What are your strengths and challenges when working one-on-one?*

Please include the name, title, and email address for a Northwestern staff or faculty member who can serve as a reference for you. If we are considering you for a position, we will email your reference to ask a few questions. We will not contact your reference before inviting you to interview.*

Other

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