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College Coaching For Students Transferring to a New College

A Little Support Can Make a Big Difference

Support is Ideal For:

  • Students who previously attended a college or university and want support during their transfer to a new college or university

  • Students who did not previously take advantage of learning and disability supports in higher education but want to connect with these supports in a new college/university

  • Students who have difficulty with transition and may need more guidance adapting to new college systems

Includes:

  • Virtual meetings via Zoom

  • Text reminders to students

  • Email, phone and text communication with parents as needed (minimum 1x week communication included with all coaching sessions)

  • Access to all Fast Forward College Coaching professional coaches

Strategies May Include:

  • Reminding student to regularly check college email account

  • Reminding student to regularly check college / university learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)

  • Time management utilizing student's cell phone, alarms, reminders, schedules, planners and software apps

  • Create daily schedule for homework completion

  • Create weekly and monthly schedules to support long-term planning and scheduling

  • Identify and utilize tools to support organization of papers, binders & electronic files (Google Drive and desktop folders)

  • Build and practice study skills and test preparation

  • Decrease procrastination 

  • Increase task initiation

  • Connect with Accessibility Office to request accommodations

  • Connect with campus academic supports such as writing center tutoring center, Academic Advisor, etc.

  • Role playing conversations with professors and other campus staff

  • Connect with campus mental health supports such as counseling center, Accessibility Office, etc.

  • Create productivity habits that will lead to success whether learning on campus or virtually at home

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