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Academic Coaching Summer Workshops

Transition to College Workshops

Set your student up for success their first semester on campus. Register your soon-to-be college freshman for one (or all!) of our 1:1 transition to college virtual workshops.

  • Workshops are designed for students who will be starting college in the fall of 2025.
  • Located in Madison, WI? We can meet with your student in our office or virtually!

College Lecture Note Taking Workshop

Students will explore various methods for organizing and recording effective college lecture notes. They will learn the importance of note taking and its impact on effective studying. During this 1:1 session with an expert educator, rising college freshmen will practice note taking and get feedback on their work. Cost: $125 / Duration: 75 minutes

College Textbook Reading Workshop

In this 1:1 workshop, students will learn to successfully engage with college level textbooks to boost comprehension and retention. They will explore systems to organize their notes, learn different reading and skimming styles, practice taking notes, and then analyze their notes with an expert educator. Cost: $125 / Duration: 75 minutes

College Study Skills Workshop

In this 1:1 workshop, students will learn about the study cycle, spaced repetition, and an array of effective study methods that they can incorporate into their academic lives. Students will leave ready to confidently prepare for their college exams. Cost: $125 / Duration: 75 minutes

Transition to College Workshop

This 1:1 program will provide students with the academic and executive functioning skills necessary to be successful during their first college semester and beyond. Students will learn the systems, tools, tricks, and campus resources that they can use to excel in both their academic and extracurricular lives. The workshop will focus heavily on time management and planning strategies. Cost: $250 / Duration: One 2-hour meeting

Group Study Skills and Writing Workshops for Rising 7th/8th Graders and Rising 9th/10th Graders (Madison, WI)

Study Skills Workshop

Our Study Skills Workshop introduces current middle school or high school students to the ideas, methods, and strategies that it takes to study effectively. In this workshop, students will learn and practice study methods that they can incorporate into their academic lives. The course is intended to sharpen the learning skills of students and help them become more independent.

Writing Workshop

Our Writing Workshop breaks down the writing process and helps prepare students for longer writing assignments in the upcoming school year. We will talk about tips and tricks to stay organized, get started, and maintain momentum when tackling writing projects. The objective of this workshop is to make writing feel less intimidating and more manageable for students.