Crossword Genius

Where student might be going in the right direction (2,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on course

'going in the right direction' is the definition.
(on course for a destination)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for on course that I've seen before include "Proceeding as expected" , "when receiving instruction?" , "proceeding as planned" , "going the right way" , "Following the correct route" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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