I agree there are good advisors and some not so good advisors. The students need to learn to advocate for themselves…if the advisor they are assigned to is not a good fit, switch advisors! It is a very easy process. It is also important to book advising appointments early so that the advisor has more time to spend with the student. Kids that wait until the day before their registration date will most likely have to do walk-in sessions that are rushed. When they do find a good advisor, take advantage of him/her…go in and ask questions about classes/programs/opportunities…make every attempt to establish a relationship, it will make a difference in the end.