The consultant should recommend Pathways for the academic advisor to review the classes associated with the student's course of study and ensure the student is on track for graduation. Pathways allow advisors to create and monitor academic plans for students based on their program requirements and course offerings. Academic Program is an object that defines the program of study that a student is enrolled in, but it does not show the classes or progress. Affiliation is an object that tracks the relationship between a Contact and an Account, such as a student and a school, but it does not show the classes or progress. Reference:
https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.ssh_pathways.htm&type=5
https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.ssh_academic_program.htm&type=5
https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.ssh_affiliation.htm&type=5