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College Readiness Coaching

A Smooth Transition to College Life

Best time to start: 12th grade or the summer before college.

   

The summer before college is an important window for building practical independence. Many students leave high school academically prepared but unsure how to manage their time, priorities and daily responsibilities on their own.


College Readiness Coaching bridges that gap with personalized guidance that strengthens organization, planning and self-management before students arrive on campus. Through structured support and strengths-based strategies, students learn to balance academics, routines and well-being so they begin college with confidence and clarity.

What Students Learn

Academic and Daily Management


  • Plan balanced course loads and manage time effectively
     
  • Build study and organization systems that ease stress
     
  • Create routines for sleep, meals and daily responsibilities
     

Financial Skills


  • Track expenses and budget for textbooks, meals and personal costs
     
  • Use banking apps responsibly and recognize financial red flags
     

Planning and Decision-Making


  • Apply executive function tools to manage deadlines and adjust plans
     
  • Set realistic goals and stay accountable to them


Social and Emotional Readiness


  • Navigate new environments with confidence and flexibility
     
  • Seek help early through tutoring or advising
     
  • Build a sense of connection and belonging on campus
     

How It Works

Grounded in academic coaching, executive function development and a solution-focused approach, sessions help students turn goals into habits that make college life manageable and rewarding.


Students learn practical systems for time management, organization and communication — the same skills that support academic success — now applied to full independence.


Coaching is offered one-on-one, virtually or in person, and can be tailored as a short summer program or continued support through the first semester.

Benefits of College Readiness Coaching

 For Students


  • Independence skills for managing academics, budgets and daily life
     
  • A clear understanding of college expectations
     
  • Effective self-advocacy and communication strategies
     
  • Confidence to navigate the first year with purpose and balance
     

For Families


  • Reassurance that your teen is ready for the transition
     
  • Less worry about daily responsibilities
     
  • Confidence that your investment supports a strong start
     
  • A smoother, healthier transition for everyone
     

Results for Students and Families


 Students develop stronger self-advocacy, stress management and the confidence to handle college responsibilities with purpose and independence. Families notice less tension and greater peace of mind knowing their student is prepared to manage academics and daily life with maturity. 

Practical Support for the Transition to College

Students gain the skills to succeed during their first year — not just survive it.


We create simple, realistic independence systems your teen can manage on their own:


  • Digital calendars for classes, work and social time
     
  • Weekly planning sessions
     
  • Simple morning and evening routines
     
  • A “one place for everything” organization system for notes, tech and essentials
     

Parents step back. Students step up.



We practice real college routines so your teen knows what to expect:


  • Mapping study blocks between classes
     
  • Planning meals, errands and downtime
     
  • Setting realistic sleep schedules
     
  • Using assignment trackers to stay ahead of deadlines
     

These routines prevent the “freshman crash” many students experience.er process. This includes college admissions assistance, career counseling, and test preparation.


 

I teach students the communication and self-advocacy tools they’ll need on campus:


  • How to email professors
     
  • How to attend office hours with confidence
     
  • How to handle group projects
     
  • How to communicate respectfully with roommates
     

This helps teens feel mature, capable and prepared for real college situations.


 

We walk through real first-year scenarios and practice solutions together:


  • Managing weeks with multiple deadlines
     
  • Handling setbacks or academic stress
     
  • Balancing freedom with responsibility
     
  • Knowing when and how to ask for help
     

Students begin college confident, prepared and ready to thrive.


Get Started

Each plan is personalized to match the student’s needs, goals and learning style. Coaching is available throughout senior year, the summer before college or during the first semester.


I look forward to supporting your student as they prepare for college.


— Dale Koplik, M.Ed., Independent Educational Consultant


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