Academic Success Coaching
Academic Success Coaches support students in one-on-one appointments to develop the soft skills it takes to be successful in college, such as time management, organization, study skills, and more. Coaches can create personalized success plans for students tailored to the student's specifc academic needs and goals. Our coaches are trained Graduate Assistants who have demonstrated success with these academic strategies and are dedicated to holistically supporting students.
Topics include:
- Time management
- Study strategies
- Managing procrastination
- Organization
- Identifying campus resources
- Goal-setting
- Virtual learning
- Strengths identification
- And more!
Academic Success Coaches are able to work with all students across all majors. In-person and virtual appointments are available.
Students can meet regularly with a coach over the course of the semester to develop academic success skills and work toward their goals through their personalized success plan, or one-time coaching appointments are also available. We strive to accomodate students with the support model that will best fit their individual needs.
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Personal Excellence through Academic Knowledge (PEAK) Sessions
Open for all students!
Each week Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) will offer several drop-in sessions where students can learn about a specific topic and have time to discuss academic difficulties and create success plans.
Topics include:
- Time Management and Procrastination
- Organization and Academic Habits
- Goal-Setting and Academic Behaviors
- Note-taking and Academic Reading
- Stress Management and Tackling Test Anxiety
- Final exam preparation
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For more information, email studentsuccess@appstate.edu
Academic Consultations
One-time individual study skills consultations with a college study skills specialist are available year-round to students. In these meetings, students have a chance to describe their academic goals and challenges, and learn about strategies to help overcome those challenges and achieve the goals identified.
Topics might include:
General study skills, note-taking methods, time management, active study methods, efficiency in reading, test-taking skills, stress management, organizational skills, concentration, fighting procrastination & improving motivation.