During the Transition to Depth, the Scholar who has had wide exposure to subjects about which he is passionate now feels the personal desire (read: panic [LOL]) to effectively address the deficits in his skills and learning. He is highly motivated, and readily submissive to the guidance and demands of a caring mentor as he contemplates his imminent release into "the real world". His new level of maturity affords him a more objective view of himself, and he suddenly sees that he is shortly to be a small fish in a very large pond; he is anxious to be taught by someone who is his superior; this is a drastic and fortuitous change.

He wants to measure up in the workplace, or in the college environment, and imagines that he is unprepared because of this or that. In reality, he is quite well educated and has command of some important information and qualities, not the least of which are his concept of self, mission and accountability. He is now prepared to take on the things that either casually or vehemently he neglected up until this time and that he and his mentor consider to be vital in anticipation of Depth Phase.

• Oliver's Desk will offer suggestions for the Transition to Depth, including "Filling in the Gaps".