College Readiness
Learn how to prepare your student for the executive functioning, academic & self-advocacy skills necessary for college success
How DO I Know if My Student is Ready For College?
The truth is...
Most high school students right now aren't equipped or prepared to enter college completely confident with all of the necessary academic and executive functioning skills. Your student is not alone!
Yes, but my student hasn't had to study in high school...I don't think they even know how. Again, MOST high school students don't know how to study. They simply haven't been challenged to the degree of difficulty necessary in college. This makes complete sense. High school prerpares students to a a level of success needed in high school. Wheras college is an entirely different and new level of rigor. It's meant to be this way.
So how can I help my student?
Another truth is...
College is just different now than when we went to school. College students have social media, cell phones, instant search engines at their fingertips. It is a necessity for students to have excellent technology skills, be able to self-advocate online and in-person and manage their schedule and time in virtual worlds, often with online courses too.
It's no wonder that our students may struggle with Time Management and organization. Most of their work and assignments are managed in a virtual, intangible world.
Technology skills are intertwined with executive functioning skills and this wasn't a skill that most high school teachers thought they were signing up for.
Technology Navigation
Our Big 3 College Readiness Skills
Task Initiation
Time Management
Download our BRAND NEW
Executive Functioning & Independence Skills Checklist
Learning the new (often 'hidden') systems of college can be tricky and overwhelming. New college students 'don't know what they don't know' so a little extra support with our checklist can be just what your new college student needs. Our goal is for this checklist to become the new standard of college Readiness. Check it out!
Did you know we offer college readiness workshops and curriculum?
Our master’s-level coaches provide individualized support to help new college students navigate their freshman year with confidence. Beginning as early as two weeks before the semester starts, students work with an experienced coach who helps them prepare for the academic, social, and executive functioning challenges common during the first year of college. This coaching is especially beneficial for first-generation students. Support includes reminders to check college email and learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), guidance on organizing and planning assignments, and strategies for managing unstructured time effectively as well as advising support in selecting a major. Our structured approach helps students build strong habits, stay on track, and adjust smoothly to college life.
Are You Ready For College?
Use Our Checklist to FInd Out!
