Academic Aspiration Guide

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Study smart, ace your courses, and graduate with honours!

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What Is It?

The Academic aspiration (from the Discover University expansion) helps Sims enrol, thrive, and graduate from university. This aspiration focuses on the Research & Debate skill, maintaining a strong GPA, tutoring others, and eventually finding a career where your degree gives you a head start.

Focus Area	Description
Category	Knowledge
Required Pack	Discover University
Key Skills	Research & Debate, Course-related skills
Ideal Traits	Genius, Ambitious, Bookworm
Difficulty	High – time management, multiple tasks & deadlines
Reward Trait	Higher Education – Increases career performance & unlocks more interactions with university students and professors

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Stage 1: Freshman

Task	Tips
Achieve Level 3 Research & Debate Skill	Use the white computers at Foxbury Commons or a Research Archive Machine. Books work too, but computers are faster
Enrol in a University	Use a computer and choose University > Apply to Universities. Choose based on your Sim’s career path

TIP: Apply for scholarships before enrolling. The better your skills, the better your offers and degree options!

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Stage 2: Bright-Eyed Student

Task	Tips
Achieve Level 5 Research & Debate Skill	Continue using archive machines or practice debate on the debate podiums at UBrite
Attend Guest Lectures	Available at 5–7 PM on weekdays. Click on the Auditorium/Rabbit Hole building
Finish a Course with an A Grade	Complete homework daily, submit term papers early, and give final presentations. Keep needs high and mood positive

TIP: Attend every class missing even one lowers your GPA! Always submit term papers early for a boost.

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Stage 3: Avid Academic

Task	Tips
Have a Term GPA of B or Higher	Same tips as above: stay on top of homework, and boost your mood before class
Tutor Students	Click on the Commons building or class building → Tutor in [Skill]. Your Sim must have at least level 5 in that skill
Achieve Level 6 Research & Debate Skill	Now you can contribute knowledge and convince others more effectively

TIP: Tutoring also earns Simoleons great if you’re a broke student!

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Stage 4: Senior Scholar

Task	Tips
Earn a Degree	Complete 12 credits across multiple terms (typically 3–4 terms). You’ll get a graduation ceremony if done successfully
Contribute Knowledge on a Research Archive Machine	At level 6+ Research & Debate, select “Contribute Knowledge” for a small fame boost too
Get a Job Using a Degree	Once graduated, your Sim can enter a career at a higher level depending on their GPA and degree

TIP: Degree quality (Honours/Distinction) affects career boost. Max your GPA if you want to skip multiple job levels!

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