To succeed in college, the ability to focus and concentrate is not just a desirable trait; it’s a necessity. College life bombards students with distractions, from social events to digital notifications, making it increasingly challenging to maintain sustained attention. However,…
Many college students kick off the second semester with vigor, diligently managing their workload, and planning ahead. However, as the weeks progress, maintaining this momentum becomes a challenge. To ensure a consistent level of performance throughout the entire semester, students…
A common refrain of State Street coaches is “You have to write stuff down!” It is impossible to keep all of the moving parts of a college schedule in your head. Below you will find our list of the top…
Navigating the challenges of college life can feel like a daunting task, especially for students who struggle with executive function skills, learning challenges, ADHD or anxiety. The demands of academic success, stress management, and broader life management often require a delicate balance.…
With the holiday season approaching, we will all be around family, friends, and colleagues a lot more. Without a doubt, the question will be asked, “How is so-and-so child doing at so-and-so College?” Sometimes the answer will be, “Great. They…
A student’s life will drastically change once they set foot on campus. In this blog, we highlight some of the major areas that change when a student leaves high school and the types of challenges that they can present for…
Things move pretty quickly when a student gets on campus. There’s the first couple days of class where the syllabi are being handed out, and then things are pretty much in full swing. The work begins and students need to…
Procrastination. It’s a word that plagues most of us. This is definitely true for college students. A student who procrastinates on their work will demonstrate a few common behaviors: Not getting started early on assignments Putting off work til the…
Final exams are a massively important part of a college student’s semester grades. This much is obvious. Unfortunately, many college students make the same finals mistakes semester after semester. In order for students to do well, they must avoid these…
There have been times when I meet with a student’s parents and they tell me that their child is very disorganized. They lose assignments, forget their lunch, forget to bring books home, lose their planner, and can’t keep anything straight.…