College Tips for Students and Parents

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

The Confidant Collective The Confidant Collective

What’s Your Learning Style?

The start of a new semester is the perfect time to reflect on how you learn best. Everyone receives and processes information in different ways. Understanding the implications of your own learning style allows you to reach your full potential.

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The Importance of Goal Setting

Goal setting is a pivotal part of every college student’s experience. By prioritizing goal setting and returning to this conversation frequently, we can best support our students’ ambitions and hold them accountable.

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10 Simple Ways to do Better in College

College is challenging in more ways than one. Not only are you expected to perform at a high level academically, but you are also expected to achieve an ideal balance across all aspects of your life. It is no surprise that so many college students struggle to strike the right balance.

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Gail Pester Gail Pester

How to Make the Most of a Semester Off

Whether your student received delayed admission to their dream school or is taking a gap year, help them continue developing the time management and organizational skills they will need when they return to academics. Make the most of the gift of extra time with our favorite strategies that lead to success in college and beyond.

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Gail Pester Gail Pester

Top Books for College Students to Read this Summer

The joy of summer reading is you can read whatever you want! Reading in general improves memory comprehension, adds to your vocabulary, and makes you a better writer. Books also allow us to unwind and better understand each other's feelings and views of the world.

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Gail Pester Gail Pester

From Campus to Career: Summer Tips for Future Success

As the school year draws to a close, college students across the country are gearing up for a well-deserved summer break. Definitely take that breather, but don’t miss the opportunity to take proactive steps towards achieving your career goals.

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Gail Pester Gail Pester

Secrets to Success in College

As we speak with parents, we often hear the question “If we choose a college that offers their own programs for students with learning differences and/or ADHD … why do we need College Success Plan?”

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How Can My College Advisor Help Me?

If your college advising office is not offering this type of support, WE CAN HELP. At College Success Plan we help students with ALL things college, enabling them to get the most out of their own education and career goals. 

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Devon White Devon White

Time Management Tips for College Students

Time management is a skill that many college students struggle with and we understand! For many students, college is the first time that they are in charge of their own schedules.

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Devon White Devon White

The Importance of College Coaching

We have helped students with a range of needs by using our research-based system to help them build their confidence for future success. Coaching has unlimited benefits and we want to explore the top four.

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Devon White Devon White

How to Prioritize Self-Care During Finals

If your student is starting to feel consumed by the daunting stress of finals, suggest these four self-care tips to put their mind at ease and help them prepare for the weeks ahead. 

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