College Tips for Students and Parents

Learnings, teachings, and tips & tricks for anyone to reference when planning for or navigating through college.

Gail Pester Gail Pester

Put Technology to Work for You!

As your student begins their college journey, one of the biggest challenges they may face is managing their time effectively. Fortunately, there are several apps designed to help students stay organized, focused, and on top of their studies. As with most things in life, each app has its own strengths and weaknesses, so we’ve highlighted their pros and cons so you can better understand which is the best fit for your college student.

Read More
Gail Pester Gail Pester

How to Form a Study Group

Study groups are a powerful tool for academic success in college. By collaborating with peers, you can deepen your understanding of course material, stay accountable, reduce stress, and develop essential life skills. By following these tips, you can form a study group that will help you navigate the challenges of college and achieve your academic goals.

Read More
Gail Pester Gail Pester

Setting Up College Accommodations: A Guide for Freshmen

Setting up accommodations and utilizing them in the best way possible are critical steps for college students who learn and think differently. At College Success Plan, our coaches are experts in helping students take advantage of all of the resources available at their particular institution.

Read More
Gail Pester Gail Pester

Do you and your phone need a break?

Digital devices have become integral and necessary parts of college students' lives. The classroom portal - a college student’s essential roadmap - is accessed online.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

Why You Need to Read The Morning Miracle

The structure of how The Miracle Morning is set up is realistic and convenient. Sometimes it takes 8 minutes and sometimes an hour. I adapt with how much time I have allotted that day.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

Career Fairs Are Coming!

Attending a Career Fair is a great way to build your professional network, introduce yourself to potential employers, and learn more about potential employers and their opportunities for hire.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

7 Tips to Start the Semester Strong

Heading back to campus can be exciting - reuniting with close friends, the chance to explore new classes and clubs, even just heading back to your favorite lunch spot can be something to look forward to. Here are 7 of our coaches’ favorite tips for getting on track right from the start!

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

5 Ways to Deal with a Disappointing Grade

Even the best students encounter disappointing grades in college. Dealing with the disappointment appropriately, doing everything possible to raise the grade or minimize its impact and learning from the experience are crucial parts of your academic (and personal!) growth.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

5 Strategies for Online Success

For better AND worse, online classes are here to stay. But for students who struggle with executive function skills like organization, time management, prioritization and procrastination, online classes can easily become a recipe for disaster. Here are our top 5 tips for becoming an effective online learner.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

Make ONE Change!

Is your student getting the results they want this semester? If not, now is the time to help them think about ONE thing they can do differently to make the rest of the semester a success. 

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

Coping with College Burnout - the Three R Approach

College Success Plan coaches are always on the lookout for burnout in our students. As anyone who has dealt with chronic stress knows, it becomes nearly impossible to keep up with academic demands in such a state.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

5 Ways to Help Your Struggling College Student

With October approaching and college classes in full swing, many students have that moment when they recognize they are struggling in one or more classes. Here are 5 practical steps your student can take to turn things around in a class that’s not going well.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

College Freshmen Survival Guide: 5 Tips to Ace Your First Quiz or Test!

As the Class of 2027 settles into college and embarks on this exciting journey, we understand that the transition can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to facing your first college quiz or test. But don’t worry - our College Success Plan coaching team has your back with their 5 favorite tips for acing your first college exam!

Read More
Gail Pester Gail Pester

Mental and Physical Well-Being: Your Secret Weapons

Doing your best on college tests and exams takes more than just the right study techniques … your mental and physical health also play a huge role in how well you perform. Here are some important self-care reminders that will help keep you feeling calm and balanced during stressful exam times.

Read More
The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

6 Reasons to Befriend Your Professors

A new semester means new classes, new professors, and fresh starts. Take advantage of a valuable resource, your professors. You can save yourself a lot of stress and scrambling down the road if you take some time now to build strong and meaningful relationships with some of your professors.

Read More

It all starts with a call