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SSSP Main Office
NA 6/148
(212) 650-6829/ 6825
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
facebook.com/ccnysssp
twitter.com/ccnysssp
Staff
Dr. Elizabeth Thangaraj
Program Director
NA 6/147 (212) 650-6411
Vatsala Ponnuraj
Program Coordinator
NA 6/152 (212) 650-6407
Tyson Ward
Academic Resource Center
Coordinator
Marshak 1104 (212) 650-7055
Ann Bascom
Academic Counselor
NA 6/116 (212) 650-6408
Katherine Reynoso
Academic Counselor
NA 6/117 (212) 650-6410
Ahalya Bodasing
Academic Counselor
NA 6/119 (212) 650-6828
Student Support Services Program
Spring 2017
Student Name:
Counselor:
S S S P
Student Success Planner For Entering, Continuing and Transfer Students
To Track Academic Progress,
SSSP Pell-Grant Aid Points & Active Membership Points
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Activity Points Range
student success planner completion of all fill-in features 0-15
tutoring e-tutoring
attend 1st tutoring session=5 points attend 3 sessions in one term=+10 points attend 6 sessions in one term=+10 points e-tutoring / workshops=5 points per sub-
mission or workshop attended
0-30
SSSP workshops full workshop attendance =25pts workshop=5pts each
0-25
mentor multiple mentor sessions 0-15
FWS student SSSP student
project, tutoring, mentoring, assistance 0-20
cultural diversity event participation= 15pts, attending=5pts 0-15
scholar showcase presented=20pts, attending= 5pts 0-20
registered and active in CPDI full participation = 15pts partial participation =10pts
register=5pts
0-15
student presentation =15pts 0-15
CCNY club activities, officer =10 pts, 15pts 0-15
CCNY research activity =15 pts 0-15
campus tutoring =10 pts 0-10
voluntary activities CCNY=10pts, Outside=5 0-10
internship / lab research participation=20pts applied = 5pts
0-20
departmental activities participation=15 attendance=5
0-15
scholarship/other than FA applied
CCNY=10pts outside scholarship=5pts
0-10
scholarship received CCNY=10pts outside scholarship=5pts
0-10
athletic activities Participation 0-10
college lecture/events =5pts attended, participated=15 0-15
Total Points Possible Points 300
Accrue SSSP Pell-Grant Aid & Active Membership Award
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Senior Year Visit ARC:
ARC’s experienced tutors understand the pressures of a final semester. They are available to
explain course material, review chapters, practice formulas and answer your questions about
writing your course papers.
Stay SSSP-Connected:
It’s good to be in a familiar place because many changes are taking place. Keep attending
workshops and events to enrich your final semester. Enjoy the time with SSSP friends. Make the most out of connecting with others. Find out what their plans are and seek new
challenges for yourself. Stay connected and get inspired by others.
Contact CPDI (Jobs and Internships).
CCNY’s Career Development Professional Institute is located in NA 1/116. Make a special
point of returning to your career representative to discuss job and internship opportunities. This is a vulnerable time for the senior student. What happens next? What should you do
with your new freedom? If you are not pursuing graduate school, perhaps you want to jump
into a work experience? This will ease you into the next stage of your adult life. SSSP is still here for you. By the time you get to this stage, we will have engagement leaders availa-
ble to chat with you and assist in planning your life after the baccalaureate degree.
Join the College Network.
Network with faculty, alumni and program heads to stay in touch with jobs, internships or
scholarship opportunities. Participate in campus events that relate to your major.
Perform Midterm Review.
Meet with your professor and your SSSP counselor for a midterm check-in regarding your
academic progress. You will want to safeguard your grades to prepare the way for graduate
school.
Online Services.
Our online writing service is available for draft reviews. Email your term papers and receive
a comprehensive review. Be sure to identify your due date, as this service is in demand.
Attend Capstone Events.
We hope to see you at all these special events that recognize all your efforts so far. We
appreciate the challenges you’ve faced. The many visits to confirm progress and seek ad-
vice are an acknowledgement that you are a serious-minded student. Let us celebrate your
good work and wish you well.
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Lower Senior 75-89.9 credits | Upper Senior 105-120+ credits
Perform an Independent Check:
Plan your academic program plan for your final year. You will want to review your progress
of your major on Degree Works before taking steps to register for courses. This is the time
to ensure that all paperwork is in order to facilitate your graduation. It is important to clear-up any stops on your transcript. These stops may represent a library fine, advisor stop or
departmental stop and must be addressed. Discuss any queries you may have with your
advisors.
Seek out your SSSP Counselor:
As this is your last semester, a full graduation check is needed before you file for gradua-tion. Visit your SSSP counselor to review your completed degree program. This is an im-
portant procedure so don’t delay it.
Seek out your Major Advisor:
Visit your major advisor to sign off on your major sheet, confirming that you have, or will,
meet all requirements for your major by your last semester.
Seek out Departmental Degree Auditor:
Your degree documents should be housed in the department of your major for a final audit
check. Your departmental advisor will provide a major check, review your completion of the general education requirements, and ascertain whether you have met all degree rules as
outlined in the requirements of your major. It is important that all your documentation is
approved, signed and stored in your department reviewer’s folder before you file for gradua-
tion.
Prepare for Graduate School:
If you are planning on extending your studies in pursuit of a graduate degree, you’ll need to compile a list of the due dates, requirements and fees for each prospective school (they vary
widely). Some of the most competitive graduate programs will ask for applications by the
end of fall semester, and will favor early applicants. Develop your personal statements with the help of an SSSP counselor or the ARC coordinator, customizing each statement for a
specific college. You will also need to request letters of recommendation from faculty well in advance of the due dates. Prepare to take entrance exams as appropriate (GRE general test
(almost all programs), GRE subject tests, MCAT, LSAT, etc.). Inquire at ARC about gradu-
ate school test preparation.
File for Graduation:
Establish your official date of graduation. CCNY has three main graduation months: Febru-
ary, June and September. You will find all the relevant steps and forms to file for graduation
on the Registrar’s web site at http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/registrar/index.cfm.
Senior Year
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Student Support Services Program
Student Agreement (2017-18)
I, ________________________, in becoming an SSSP member, challenge
myself to fulfill my academic, professional and personal potential. To im-
merse myself in college life, I make the following commitments:
To serve as an active SSSP member, and to support my college peers in
doing the same.
To meet with an SSSP counselor regularly (at least three times in the first
semester of my enrollment) and afterward to communicate with my counse-
lor at least twice a semester.
To use SSSP’s counseling services for program advisement, career coun-
seling, financial aid assistance, and personal counseling as I face challenges
in the fulfillment of my academic goals and vision plan.
To make use of the tutoring and mentoring services offered by SSSP or
other support services on campus when they serve my best interests.
To actively participate in SSSP events such as Cultural Diversity, Schol-
ars Showcase, Breast Cancer Walk, Aids Walk as well as CCNY sponsored
activities.
To check my Citymail daily for SSSP news and activities.
To enroll in the Career and Professional Development Institute (CPDI) to
prepare a resume, receive career counseling and explore internship opportu-
nities.
To read my SSSP handbook—a compendium of vital college services and
programs—and to complete my activity success planner every semester so
that I may be a candidate for SSSP grant aid, scholarships, awards and SSSP
employment.
Commit to regular class attendance, update my professor regarding
missed classes or incomplete homework and make all efforts to maintain a
high G.P.A.
Student Signature: _______________________________Date: _________
Counselor Signature: _____________________________Date: _________
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Join SSS Peer Engagement.
Peer engagement activities include the option to join the fusion club, attend events or join a
network of student engagement leaders. Find SSSP staff member Ahalya Bodasing and see if
she will invite you to become a Venturer or to join the Leadership Engagement Initiative
(LEI). Attend our mixers and workshops to meet other SSSP members.
Join the College Network.
Network with faculty, alumni and program heads to stay in touch with jobs, internships or
scholarship opportunities. Participate in campus events that relate to your major. Read up
about the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (OSLLD).
Perform Midterm Review.
Meet with your professor and your SSSP counselor for a midterm check -in regarding your academic progress. This is a critical time and your tutoring schedule or academic strategy
should adjust based on your professor’s assessment of your work. Feeling pressure to im-
prove? This would be the perfect time to attend a skills workshop. Please email [email protected] and tell them what workshop you would like to attend. Call us at
212-650-7055.
Online Services.
Our online writing service is available to you for draft reviews. Email your term papers and
we will offer you a comprehensive review.
Explore Scholarships.
Take advantage of the CCNY’s Scholarship Program which offers a variety of scholarships
to entering freshman and transfer students. Go to www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/
scholarships-awards.cfm.
Explore Monetary Support.
Network to find out about job openings. Students with a steady GPA are often eligible for
tutor and peer mentor positions. Visit Shepard Hall 53 to find out more about Student Em-
ployment at CCNY. Call them at 212-650-6065 or read about them at www.ccny.cuny.edu/
ocse/.
End-of-Term, Next Steps.
Plan your academic program for the next semester. First, review your progress on Degree
Works. Meet with your SSSP counselor and your major advisor to re-establish your goals
and obligations. They will help you make them a priority.
Junior Year
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Junior Year
Lower Junior 60-74.9 credits | Upper Junior 75-89.9 credits
Perform an Independent Check.
Plan your academic program for the next semester. First, re-view your progress with your
major on Degree Works. Identify questions & queries to discuss with your major and SSSP
advisor.
Visit Major Advisor and complete a Major Check.
Visit your major advisor before you register for courses. Your advisor will assess your grade
progress and make adjustments to your academic plan. It is important to take a cluster of
courses (elective and required) in a certain order, since participation in one may strengthen your progress in another. Don’t try to do all this on your own. Degree Works is a safe guide,
but conferring with an advisor is still key to planning ahead.
Visit an SSSP Counselor.
Visit your counselor to review your academic plan, confirm your core check, discuss plans for your future and find out about opportunities that are right for you. Together, you can
consider the possibilities of how you will utilize your strengths and aptitudes for a rewarding
professional and personal life. This is an important time to start thinking about securing your GPA. Students of strong academic standing can take advantage of CCNY’s scholarship
opportunities. For a list of available scholarships, consult the website. Go to
www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/scholarships-awards.cfm.
Visit ARC.
SSSP’s Academic Resource center should be a regular stop in your college rounds. Here you will find experienced tutors who understand the pressures of a third semester. They are avail-
able to explain course material, review chapters, practice formulas and answer your ques-
tions about writing your course papers. With each academic year, ARC tutors can adjust their tutorial sessions to meet new course demands. At SSSP, counselors and the coordinator are
thinking ahead about what tutorials you may need. Meet with the ARC coordinator to discuss
the possibility of joining a study or research group at ARC. You can be in a study group to review chapters or test questions. A trained tutor can be present to help guide a new group’s
study approach. SSSP’s conference room is available for group work. Contact our main
office at 6/148 for the schedule and the keys.
CCNY’s Career Development Professional Institute is located in NA 1/116. Join up and
meet a career representative and take their online training sessions. This center has an ex-
tensive internship database of employment opportunities.
Attend Workshops.
SSSP workshops take place throughout the semester. Our workshops include academic plan-ning, choosing a major, navigating financial aid, use of CDPI, Degree Works and
CUNYFirst. Please email [email protected] to request one of our skills workshops.
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Date Semester Dept. / Prog.
Visited
Contact person
Visitation Record
Keep a personal copy of your major (s) /Minor(s) program checks(s) & submit a copy to your SSSP counselor
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Sophomore Year
End-of-Term, Next Steps.
Plan your academic program for the next semester. Use Degree Works. Meet with your
SSSP counselor and your major advisor to re-establish your goals and obligations. This is a
time to enjoy the confidence of being a college student. You have come so far in your expe-rience at the college. What challenges lie ahead? Set your grade goal and remind yourself
every day that doing well in school does matter to you. Tell your SSSP counselor, your
professor and your tutor about your goals. They will help you make them a priority.
Attend Capstone Events.
Soak in the energy and the inspiration of SSSP awards and recognition events in the spring.
Attend SSSP’s cultural festival program in the fall. Be inspired by peer scholars. This is a
pathway that you could follow in the years to come.
Congratulations on completing your second year at City College.
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Sophomore Year
City Service Corps.
This special program allows you the opportunity to build world experience, make new con-
tacts and be paid for your efforts.
Attend Workshops.
SSSP workshops take place throughout the semester. We will send notices of the topics via
email and on Facebook. Your counselors will also notify you about workshops addressing
academic planning, choosing a major, navigating financial aid, use of CPDI, Degree Works
and CUNYFirst. Email [email protected] to request one of our skills workshops.
Join SSSP Peer Engagement.
Peer engagement activities include the option to join the fusion club, attend events or join a
network of student engagement leaders.
Join the College Network.
Network with faculty, alumni and program heads to stay in touch with jobs, internships or
scholarship opportunities. Participate in campus events that relate to your major. Read up
about the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (OSLLD).
Perform Midterm Review.
Meet with your professors and your SSSP counselor for a midterm check-in regarding your academic progress. This is a critical time in the semester and your tutoring schedule or aca-
demic strategy can be adjusted based on your professors’ assessments of your progress.
Feeling pressure to improve? This would be the perfect time to attend a skills workshop.
Please email [email protected] and tell them what workshop you would like to attend.
Online Services.
Our online writing service is available to you for draft reviews. Email your term papers and we will offer you a comprehensive review. Be sure to identify your due date, as this service
is in demand.
Explore Scholarships.
Take advantage of the CCNY’s Scholarship Program, which offers a variety of scholarships
to entering freshman and transfer students. Selection is based on academic merit. In some cases, financial need is an additional requirement. Go to www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/
scholarships-awards.cfm.
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Reason for visit Follow-up notes
Track visit activity to SSSP counselors, Departmental and
Program Advisors.
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Term Activity / Program / Department
Contact Dept.
or Area
Acad.
grade
Semester Activity List
Entering Freshman
Continuing Student
Transfer Student
Major Undeclared
Waiting For:______________
Major Declared:
____________________________
Professional / Graduate Plans: ____________________________
Minor Declared:
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Lower Sophomores 30-44.9 Credits | Upper Sophomores 50-59.9 Credits
Perform an Independent Check.
To monitor your academic progress and explore what-if major options, use Degree Works.
With Degree Works, you can observe your academic progress and receive warnings regard-ing major’s required courses. One caveat here is that it is always best to review requirements
with an advisor to ensure you are notified of any curriculum changes to your program.
Visit an SSSP Counselor.
Visit your counselor to review your academic plan, confirm the completion of your core
requirements, discuss plans for your future and find out about the opportunities that are right
for you. This is an important time to start thinking about securing your GPA. Students of
strong academic standing can take advantage of CCNY’s scholarship opportunities.
Visit a Major Advisor.
Having discussed your academic options with your SSSP counselor, it is time to meet your
major advisor. This advisor, like your SSSP counselor, will guide you for the duration of
your degree program at CCNY. Your major advisor will explain what you have to do to fulfill a particular major in terms of courses, credits, GPA and special topics. It is important
to have candid conversations with your advisors in terms of your aptitudes and interests.
Your future is not necessarily determined by the major you choose, but certainly a major is a formative path. You can also visit CPDI (NA 1/116) to take an aptitude test to determine the
likely professions for your individual capability.
Visit ARC.
SSSP’s Academic Resource Center should be a regular stop in your college rounds. Here
you will find experienced tutors who understand the pressures of a second semester. They
are available to explain course material, review chapters, practice formulas and answer your questions about writing your course papers. With each academic year, ARC tutors can adjust
their tutorial sessions to meet the next steps in course demands. At SSSP, counselors and the
coordinator are thinking ahead in terms of what tutorials you may need. Meet with the ARC
coordinator to discuss the possibility of joining a study or research group at ARC. You
can be in a study group to review chapters or review tests questions. A trained tutor can be present to help guide a new group’s study approach. SSSP’s conference room is also availa-
ble for group work. Contact our main office 6/148 for the schedule and the keys.
Contact CPDI (Jobs and Internships).
CCNY’s Career Development Professional Institute is located in NA 1/116. Join up and you
will be assigned a career representative to guide you in developing a professional image on
paper and in person. Once you register, you can take their online training sessions. This helpful center has an extensive internship database that you can view for new opportunities.
CPDI works with these various companies to provide you with opportunities.
Sophomore Year
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Perform a Midterm Review.
Meet with your professor and your SSSP counselor for a midterm check-in regarding your
academic progress. This is a critical time in the semester and your tutoring schedule or aca-
demic strategy can be adjusted based on your professor’s assessment of your progress. Feel-ing pressure to improve? This would be the perfect time to attend a skills workshop. Please
email [email protected] and tell them what workshop you would like to attend.
Online Services.
Our online writing service is available to you for draft reviews. Email your term papers and
we will offer you a comprehensive review. Send your papers from home or school at any
time and we will send you a comprehensive response. Be sure to identify your due date, as
this service is in demand but we aim for a 72hr turnaround.
Explore Scholarships.
Take advantage of the CCNY’s Scholarship Program which offers a variety of scholarships
to entering freshman and transfer students. Selection is based on academic merit. In some
cases, financial need is an additional requirement. Go to www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/
scholarships-awards.cfm.
Seek Monetary Support.
There are many opportunities for students to earn stipends in various programs and offices at the college. Your first step into a workplace could lead to a position that lasts for the duration
of your degree program. Network to find out about job openings. Students with a high GPA
are often eligible for tutor and peer mentor positions. Visit Shepard Hall 53 to find out more about Student Employment at CCNY (call 212-650-6065 or go to www.ccny.cuny.edu/
ocse/).
End-of-Term, Next Steps.
Plan your academic program plan for the next semester. Discuss the options of a major with
your SSSP counselor. Use Degree Works to explore what-if major options. Identify your skills and aptitudes and together with your counselor come to an understanding of which
major and possible minor is in your best interest. Review our reminder noted under “perform
an independent check” and take control of your academic progress.
Attend Capstone Events.
Soak in the energy and the inspiration of SSSP awards and recognition events in the spring. Attend SSSP’s cultural festival program in the fall. Be inspired by peer scholars. This is a
path that you could follow in the years to come.
Congratulations on completing your first year at City College.
Freshman Year
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Semester Activity List
Progress / Details Staff Signature SSSP
Points
Academic Levels: Lower Freshman (LF)
Upper Freshman (UF)
Lower Sophomore (LS)
Upper Sophomore (US)
Lower Junior (LJ)
Upper Junior (UJ)
Lower Senior (LSen)
Upper Senior (USen)
Sample Activities: SSSP Workshops
Federal Work-Study
CUNY Service Corps
ARC Tutoring
CCAPP Tutoring
Research Assistantship
Internship
Mentor / Tutor Position
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Term Activity / Program / Department
Contact Dept.
or Area
Acad.
grade
Semester Activity List
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Freshman Year Establish a Schedule.
Plan a weekly schedule to include meetings, due dates, study times, homework times, exams
and downtime. Adjust the schedule if it is unmanageable. Remember, in college you are
expected to log extra hours for chapter reviews, paper drafts and blackboard responses.
When college professors give out assignments, they don’t check to see if three other profes-
sors gave you work for the same weekend. If you work ahead of due dates, you will be less
overwhelmed.
Set Grade Goals.
What grade will you work for? Every effort you make to familiarize yourself with course-
work is an investment towards your final grade. Professors may find you engaging but it is
your work that is graded. Remind yourself every day that doing well is a top priority. Tell
your SSSP counselor, professor and tutor about your goals. They will help you priori-
tize them.
Inspect the General Education Curriculum Requirements.
When it comes to the required core curriculum for your degree, you have many options.
Speak to your SSSP counselor to determine which options fit your long-term professional
plans. Use this link to view core checklists pertaining to your major: www.ccny.cuny.edu/
gened/general-educationchecklists.cf. Visit our handbook book for more information on the
core curriculum.
Perform an Independent Check.
To monitor your academic progress and explore what-if major options, use Degree Works. In
our handbook we include instructions and a reference link on how to use this database. With
Degree Works, you can observe your academic progress. Go have fun with the what-if fea-
ture of Degree Works. Use our quick-find CCNY bulletin academic guide of our handbook to
search online for descriptions of your major and elective courses.
Visit an SSSP Counselor.
Visit your counselor to review your academic program plan, perform a core check, discuss plans for your future and find out about opportunities that are right for you. Together, you
can consider how you will utilize your strengths and aptitudes for a rewarding professional
and personal life. This is an important time to start thinking about securing your GPA. Then you can take advantage of CCNY’s scholarship opportunities. Go to www.ccny.cuny.edu/
admissions/scholarships-awards.cfm.
Visit ARC.
SSSP’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) in Marshak 1104 should be a regular stop in your
college rounds. Here you will find experienced tutors who understand the pressures of a first
semester. They are available to explain course material, review chapters, practice formulas
and answer your questions about writing your course papers.
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Lower Freshman 0-14.9 credits | Upper Freshman 15-29.9 credits
Orient Yourself to Campus Resources.
Find ARC tutors in Marshak 1104 from Monday to Friday. Meet with the ARC coordinator
to discuss the possibility of joining a study or research group at ARC. You can be in a study
group to review chapters or review tests questions. A trained tutor can help guide a new
group’s study approach.
SSSP’s conference room is also available for group work. Contact our main office at
6/148 for the schedule and access to the room.
Contact CPDI regarding Jobs and Internships.
CCNY’s Career Development Professional Institute is located in NA 1/116. Join up and you
will be assigned a career representative to guide you in developing a professional image on
paper and in person. Once you register, you can take their online training sessions. This help-
ful center has an extensive internship database that you can view for new opportunities. CPDI
works with various companies to provide you with opportunities.
City Service Corps.
This special program allows you the opportunity to build your professional experiences,
make new contacts and be paid for your efforts. Visit our SSSP handbook for more details.
Attend Workshops.
SSSP workshops take place throughout the semester. We send notices of the topics via email.
Our workshops include academic program planning, choosing a major, navigating financial
aid, use of CDPI, Degree Works and CUNYFirst.
Join SSS Peer Engagement.
Peer engagement activities include the option to join the fusion club, attend events or join a
network of student engagement leaders. Attend our mixers and workshops to meet other
SSSP members.
Join the College Network.
Participate in campus events. Use your city map to tour the school for features like the gym,
game area, library, study rooms, tutoring centers and computer labs. Network with faculty,
alumni and program heads to stay in touch with jobs, internships or scholarship opportunities.
Participate in campus events that relate to your major. Read up about the Office of Student
Life and Leadership Development (OSLLD). Go to https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/
activities.
Freshman Year
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Semester Activity List
Progress / Details Staff Signature SSSP
Points
12
Term Activity / Program / Department
Contact Dept.
or Area
Acad.
grade
Semester Activity List
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Semester Activity List
Progress / Details Staff Signature SSSP
Points