College Success Goals and Objectives

College Success is designed to help students transitioning from high school to college and struggling college students learn how to survive and thrive in college.

More than  “study skills,” this approach teaches college students active and structured approaches to learning and problem-solving so that they can begin to take control of their futures.

Learning Goals and Objectives

Goals for Success!

  • Introduction to College Success!

  • Introduction to Executive Functions

  • Identifying Your Strengths, Values, and Motivations

  • Identifying Your Needs and Goals for Success

 Organization

  • Finding Your Stuff When You Really Need It

  • A Multi-tasking Tool for Note-Taking and Test Prep!

 Time Management

  • Getting Up, Out the Door, and To Class On Time

  • Assignment Book/Planner Alternatives

  • Balancing  Homework and FUN!

 Dealing with Procrastination: Prioritizing, Planning, & Starting

  • Prioritizing: Quickly Figuring Out What TO DO When

  • Planning, Starting, and Completing Projects with Less Stress

  • Planning and Preparing for Tests

  • Dealing with the Leading Causes of Procrastination

  • Using Your Values to Overcome Procrastination

 Active Reading

  • Tools for Reading Text Books

  • Reading Novels & Short Stories

  • Reading for Cause and Effect

  • Reading to Compare/Contrast

  • Reading for Inference

  • Annotating Text

  • Monitoring Your Comprehension

 Memory & Test Taking

  • How to Not Forget

  • Tools, Techniques, and Tricks of Memory Champs

  • Active Test-Taking Strategies

Active Writing

  • Writing Essays, & Reports

  • Including Details Teachers Love

  • Expanding Your Writing Skills

Active Life Skills

  • Simplified Money Management

  • Dealing with Roommates

  • Advocating for Yourself

  • Problem Solving

See how and why College Success works!

Call 817.421.8780 today to schedule your student’s sessions.

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