Success Mentoring

High School Academic Mentoring

High school is a very busy and overwhelming time for many students. Students are involved in more activities and taking intense courses, including APs, Dual Enrollment, IB, and AICE.

When parents talk, students hear nagging; they tune it out. They get annoyed...

"Parents just don't understand."

"It's not like it was when they were in school."

"I need help but don't know what I need help with."

These are common statements I here often. Weekly meetings with a trusted, third-party adult (who happens to be knowledgeable about college admissions) who can gently guide, suggest, coach, and listen to students without adding excess stress and pressure can make a huge difference in a high schooler's life.

How does High School Academic Mentoring work?

Meeting virtually once each week or every other week for 40 minutes, I help students:

• manage their academics
• try new study strategies
• try new organizational methods
• hold students accountable
• encourage through challenges
• act as a sounding board, providing a safe place for students to express themselves

*High School Academic Mentoring is NOT mental health counseling. Should a student bring up any concerns related to mental health, the parent will be notified in order to seek out appropriate mental health services.

College Transition & Academic Mentoring

Many students (including straight A students in high school) find themselves struggling academically in college. It's a big transition! While trying to manage their own adulting, they are expected to have fine-tuned study skills and time management skills, paired with the discipline needed to make wise, but often tough, decisions that will further their academics. Many students just need some support, guidance, and accountability as they make this transition. A bit of understanding and forgiving encouragement can go a long way too!

Failing even one course can cost a family at minimum more than $1,000 in lost tuition and in some cases, a whole semester of the student's time and money. A student's freshman year sets the tone for their entire college experience; finding success early is one of the best ways to help ensure a student's timely graduation.

How does College Transition & Academic Mentoring work?

I meet virtually with you each week (sometimes once every other week) for a 40-minute session. As each student has unique goals and challenges, sessions may look very different from student to student. Typical items discussed during a meeting may include:

• Review of student's schedule & time management tactics
• Look over their upcoming week to be sure they have not forgotten to schedule time to do an assignment or study for an exam
• Discuss study strategies if a student is not happy with their performance
• Show how to engage with a campus' support offerings, like finding tutoring or getting research assistance at the library
• Check in on previous assignments to ensure they were turned in on time (accountability)
• Provide encouragement when school simply gets challenging
• Find time to get to know new people on campus
• Discuss how to approach a professor about a bad grade
• And lots more!

*College Transition & Academic Mentoring is NOT mental health counseling. Should a student bring up any concerns related to mental health, the student will be advised to seek out mental health counseling.