SMART Goals

S stands for...

• Smart

• Specific

• Scientific

• Sensible

M stands for...

• Measurable

• Manageable

• Masterful

• Miniscule

A stands for...

• Accountable

• Accurate

• Attainable

• Achievable

R stands for...

• Redundant

• Ready

• Results-Based

• Relevant

T stands for...

• Tough

• Technical

• Time-based

• Thoughtful

Which is lacking in this statement: "I want to get a good SAT score by March"

• Not Specific

• Not timed

• Not relevant

• Not measurable

What is lacking in this statement: "I want to get into USC by getting a 1400 on my SAT and writing strong essays."

• Specific

• Measurable

• Relevant

• Time-Based

What's lacking in this statement: "I'm going to work extra hours so I can get $2000 for a down-payment on a used car by August."

• Specific

• Measurable

• Time-based

• N/A

If you don't achieve your SMART Goal, what is the most common reason?

• Not specific

• Not enough time

• Not attainable

• Not measurable

What does attainable really mean?

• If you're good enough to achieve it

• If you're smart enough to achieve it

• If you have the time and resources to achieve it

• If you're supposed to achieve it