In our part of the education industry, retention of students is vital. Even more importantly, it is the right thing to do. When you see a student starting to lose their motivation and getting ready to quit, it is time to go into action! Hopefully by the time a student gets to this point, you have already learned about them and what motivates them. Refocusing them on what brought them there in the first place is usually a good place to start. Reminding them about their desire for a better job or a better position in life, can sometimes help. Just the additional interaction you have with them during this discussion can make a difference. What are some methods that have worked for you in the past to remotivate a ready to quit student?