Study Skills for College Readiness
Congratulations to the class of 2021! Not only did you make it through an unprecedented senior year of remote and hybrid learning, but you also navigated an unpredictable college admissions cycle (whether you chose to submit SAT or ACT scores or apply test-optional). We’re so proud of all the ways you’ve demonstrated flexibility and resilience to finish strong.
While you definitely deserve a relaxing summer break, now is also a critical time to strengthen your college readiness skills and ensure a successful first semester of college. With a majority of the last year of school happening virtually, the Class of 2021 may have missed out on opportunities to develop important college readiness skills. Even before the pandemic, many students struggle to adapt to more rigorous expectations in college, and only two-thirds of freshmen nationwide continue at the same college for their sophomore year.
Our expert tutors are here to support you with an 8-week Study Skills program that’s specifically designed to equip this year’s graduating seniors with critical skills for college success. Your one-on-one program will be customized to your unique needs and goals, beginning with an assessment and goal-setting exercise. We’ll cover relevant topics with practical exercises you can complete with your tutor and outside of session to strengthen foundational study skills.
Defining goals: We’ll start with a personalized assessment, which will empower you to guide the focus of your program.
Building and maintaining motivation: Without parents and teachers to hold you accountable to go to class on time and keep up with your reading and assignments, finding what motivates you can turn you into a more independent learner.
Keeping a planner or calendar: Our tutors know that the best planning system is the one you’ll actually use. Whether you prefer a color-coded Google calendar, a collection of Post-It Notes, or a traditional planner, we’ll work with you to take control of your time and create an organizational system to help you keep track of long-term assignments.
Staying on task: Learn how to use your time efficiently, so you can dedicate focused time to your studies, while still enjoying social activities and time to relax.
Taking notes: College-level courses come with a new set of expectations, and you will be responsible for turning your lecture notes into an effective study guide. We’ll show you how.
Communication and self advocacy: We’ll cover best practices in proactive communication with professors, including email etiquette, taking initiative, and making the best use of office hours.
Healthy habits around devices: First, we’ll help you understand your relationship with technology and how it affects the way you think and work. Then, we’ll practice strategies to mitigate tech addiction and encourage productive, distraction-free study spaces.
Embracing failure: For many high-achieving students, college is the first time that As don’t come easily. We’ll plan ahead by setting strategies to cope with more rigorous coursework and to see mistakes as an opportunity to improve.
Every student has untapped potential and will benefit from advancing their study habits – especially during this important transition to higher education. If this program sounds helpful to you, get in touch with our team to learn more.
