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SMART Goals

SMART goals are clearly formulated goals that meet five criteria: Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, and Time-bound. SMART goals help you work in a focused and structured way on your own development and provide clarity and motivation.

Starting Points

Key Points

  • The student formulates goals clearly and concretely.
  • Each goal explicitly contains criteria to measure progress.
  • You demonstrate insight into the feasibility of goals and set realistic timelines.
  • The goals clearly align with your own development needs.