Intensive Preparation (i-Prep) sessions are held around the beginning of the semester to prepare students enrolled in traditionally difficult courses, while Boost sessions occur throughout the semester to keep students brush up on concepts. Proven helpful for students who are taking courses that build on previous knowledge, i-Prep and Boost are intensive programs led by an Academic Guide that aim to refresh and bring students up-to-speed on core knowledge areas and important concepts before classes begin and even throughout the semester.