Do you have a learning disability or ADHD? Then change is something you must figure out in order to move toward your goals. According to research* there are six well-defined stages of change. First stage: Precontemplation People in this … Continue reading →
Many students come see me after they have bombed their first semester or first year in college. Together we work on action steps to get their GPA back on track and take the steps each semester towards graduation. It’s not … Continue reading →
Five things college students need to do three weeks before Thanksgiving. Why? Time to get ready for Finals! If you haven’t done it yet, get all remaining assignments on your calendar! Get most (by most I mean 95%) of your … Continue reading →
Get familiar with any technology you will use during the upcoming semester. Will you use a Smart Pen? Learn how to use it. Will you need your text books on audio? Do your research and locate the audio version of … Continue reading →
Academic success for college students requires making a plan. Planning is a key component of self-determination. Research studies have shown that self-determination is sine qua non (fancy way of saying essential) of academic success for the college student. Here are … Continue reading →
I work with college students to help them reach their academic goals. Pretty straight forward, right? Reaching goals can be tricky. Particularly during midterms when all your professors decide to give exams all in the same week plus throw in … Continue reading →
Are you an adult yet? I used to ask this of my son after each milestone he met. He bought his first car. He worked his way through college. He married his girlfriend. Are you an adult yet? He would … Continue reading →
The week before Thanksgiving can be extremely stressful for college students. The semester is coming to an end and often time professors sneak in an extra exam right before finals. Major papers, presentations and projects are all due, it feels … Continue reading →
College transition 101 Two and a-half weeks until Thanksgiving. Wow! Time to do a little reality check. Most mid-terms are done and major papers or projects will be due at the end of the month. Here are three things to … Continue reading →
College Transition 101 Each professor will have his/her own spin on the how to teach the course. You will have to adjust to the professor. It’s like the batter at home plate has to adjust his swing to the pitch. … Continue reading →