“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent,” Lao Tzu. When it comes to college students, we’re not exactly talking about a war, but underestimating can cause college students fairly significant issues. This problem is rooted in the fact…
Some students can study in their dorm rooms. They sit down at their desk, put away distractions, and get right down to business. However, there are a lot of students out there who can’t do that. The traps and shiny…
When it comes to getting schoolwork done, getting started is probably the most common frustrater for students. Those who are susceptible to executive function challenges will most likely have a difficult time initiating anything from small tasks to big tasks…
Here at State Street, we often get asked what coaches do (and how is it different from a tutor). This is an important question, and it’s one that parents need to understand when seeking out support in college. First, let’s…
Let’s take a look at a past student. After struggling his first semester in college and getting a 2.6 grade point average, we laid out a plan for him to improve his grades. The first few steps involved setting goals…
In college, as in life, we are more productive and functional when we are in a more regulated emotional state. The more we can manage our anxiety, stress, and fears, the more productive and effective we can be. When college…
When it comes to learning, it’s pretty obvious that some of the tasks involved can become monotonous, laborious, or just plain boring. Note-taking, studying, writing papers, and research can be grueling activities to engage in week after week. Because of…
It’s kind of hard to imagine, but the typical dorm is going to be somewhere between 150 and 200 square feet. And that’s for 2 people. Throw in some dressers, desks, 2 beds, and you can see how it gets…
We all need to-do lists. They help us get through the day, and they help us keep track of what we need to do. Many of us have lots and lots of lists. Grocery lists, home chores, yard work, work…
Many college students struggle to turn assignments in on time. This is one of the leading causes of low grades. Unlike high school, students don’t have the leeway and flexibility that teachers gave them. Most high schools will accept late…