College Tips for Students and Parents
Learnings, teachings, and tips & tricks for anyone to reference when planning for or navigating through college.
Unlock Your Potential: The Power of Summer Classes
Whether at your university, a community college, or online, engaging in coursework during the summer months can yield a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.
Do you and your phone need a break?
Digital devices have become integral and necessary parts of college students' lives. The classroom portal - a college student’s essential roadmap - is accessed online.
Smart Scheduling 101: Navigate College Courses Like a Pro!
College is about many things like handling life on your own, meeting new and different people, exploring different interests and passions. Most importantly you are still there to take classes and to learn!
Why You Need to Read The Morning Miracle
The structure of how The Miracle Morning is set up is realistic and convenient. Sometimes it takes 8 minutes and sometimes an hour. I adapt with how much time I have allotted that day.
Career Fairs Are Coming!
Attending a Career Fair is a great way to build your professional network, introduce yourself to potential employers, and learn more about potential employers and their opportunities for hire.
7 Tips to Start the Semester Strong
Heading back to campus can be exciting - reuniting with close friends, the chance to explore new classes and clubs, even just heading back to your favorite lunch spot can be something to look forward to. Here are 7 of our coaches’ favorite tips for getting on track right from the start!
5 Ways to Deal with a Disappointing Grade
Even the best students encounter disappointing grades in college. Dealing with the disappointment appropriately, doing everything possible to raise the grade or minimize its impact and learning from the experience are crucial parts of your academic (and personal!) growth.
5 Strategies for Online Success
For better AND worse, online classes are here to stay. But for students who struggle with executive function skills like organization, time management, prioritization and procrastination, online classes can easily become a recipe for disaster. Here are our top 5 tips for becoming an effective online learner.
Make ONE Change!
Is your student getting the results they want this semester? If not, now is the time to help them think about ONE thing they can do differently to make the rest of the semester a success.
Coping with College Burnout - the Three R Approach
College Success Plan coaches are always on the lookout for burnout in our students. As anyone who has dealt with chronic stress knows, it becomes nearly impossible to keep up with academic demands in such a state.
5 Ways to Help Your Struggling College Student
With October approaching and college classes in full swing, many students have that moment when they recognize they are struggling in one or more classes. Here are 5 practical steps your student can take to turn things around in a class that’s not going well.
College Freshmen Survival Guide: 5 Tips to Ace Your First Quiz or Test!
As the Class of 2027 settles into college and embarks on this exciting journey, we understand that the transition can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to facing your first college quiz or test. But don’t worry - our College Success Plan coaching team has your back with their 5 favorite tips for acing your first college exam!
Mental and Physical Well-Being: Your Secret Weapons
Doing your best on college tests and exams takes more than just the right study techniques … your mental and physical health also play a huge role in how well you perform. Here are some important self-care reminders that will help keep you feeling calm and balanced during stressful exam times.
6 Reasons to Befriend Your Professors
A new semester means new classes, new professors, and fresh starts. Take advantage of a valuable resource, your professors. You can save yourself a lot of stress and scrambling down the road if you take some time now to build strong and meaningful relationships with some of your professors.
What’s Your Learning Style?
The start of a new semester is the perfect time to reflect on how you learn best. Everyone receives and processes information in different ways. Understanding the implications of your own learning style allows you to reach your full potential.
First-Time College Students: 5 Last-Minute Tips for a Successful Start
Heading off to college for the first time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Here are our top five favorite tips to help students make a smooth transition, feel at home and excel in their classes right from the start.
The Importance of Goal Setting
Goal setting is a pivotal part of every college student’s experience. By prioritizing goal setting and returning to this conversation frequently, we can best support our students’ ambitions and hold them accountable.
10 Simple Ways to do Better in College
College is challenging in more ways than one. Not only are you expected to perform at a high level academically, but you are also expected to achieve an ideal balance across all aspects of your life. It is no surprise that so many college students struggle to strike the right balance.
Unlock Your College Freshman's Potential: The Power of Hiring a College Coach
By investing in a college coach, you are providing your student with a valuable support system that can help them excel academically and thrive in their college experience.
How to Make the Most of a Semester Off
Whether your student received delayed admission to their dream school or is taking a gap year, help them continue developing the time management and organizational skills they will need when they return to academics. Make the most of the gift of extra time with our favorite strategies that lead to success in college and beyond.