The semester started strong, right? You had a plan. You were on top of your readings. You told yourself this time you’d stay organized. And now things may feel off. You’re tired. Your planner’s collecting dust. You’re behind on one…
As a student starts their college journey, it’s easy to assume that once they’ve made it to campus, they’re ready to handle the academic and personal demands of college life. But even bright, capable students can struggle—especially when it comes…
College can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Between classes, deadlines, social life, and trying to stay organized, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed, but that’s where college coaching comes in.
Organization may not be the most exciting part of college life, but it plays a critical role in student success. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many high schools have adopted virtual tools and platforms, better preparing students for the online components…
The summer before college is the perfect time for students to build time management and planning skills that will serve them well on campus. Summers can be busy. Students are often juggling part-time (or full time!) jobs, family commitments, and…
What does “High School Mode” mean? We often use this phrase to describe how some students operate and succeed in high school. They have a test in AP U.S. History? They study the night before. A paper due on Monday?…
The move from high school to college is a major life transition for any student, but for neurodivergent students—those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other neurological differences—it often presents an extra layer of complexity that’s not always visible or acknowledged.…
When a student struggles with executive function challenges, each day can be a slog to get through. It can be a stressful and difficult process filled with missteps, second guessing, and forgetting. Let’s take a glance at what a typical…
Accommodations and various free supports provided by universities (peer-led tutoring or coaching programs, for example) are often thought of as the ticket to academic success in college. However, a student’s journey can be quite complex and, for some, these resources…
What is one of the most common writing mistakes that State Street coaches see students make? Thinking that they can sit down and knock out a good essay in one sitting. What do coaches say to dissuade students of this…