Academic Coaching
Our comprehensive services cover the entire spectrum of academic strategies. From researching professors to building sustainable study habits, our proactive approach will ensure that students are on the best track to acing their classes.
The rigor and pace of school often overwhelm students who struggle with executive functioning. PrepU Coach provides one-on-one, 30-minute “check-ins” twice a week aimed at developing a two to three day academic plan. At the end of each session, students will know what they need to do to stay on top of their immediate assignments and long-term projects, helping them successfully navigate their way.
Prep U provides online test prep, academic coaching and course-specific tutoring with one-on-one students around the world. Since 2005, we have helped thousands of students overcome challenges and achieve excellence in their academic pursuits. Whether in middle school, high school, college or grad school, students can reduce stress, build confidence and work more effectively with our world-class tutors.
time management
Set up organizational system to keep up with work on a day-to-day basis
Overcome issues of procrastination by filling in "unstructured time" with specific tasks
Follow-up every three days to ensure assigned tasks are complete, lay out the next three days of work, and make adjustments as workload and obligations shift
Class preparation
Review syllabi to ensure clear understanding of short- and long-term obligations
Encourage acquisition of all course materials
Fill out shared calendar with exam schedule, long-term project deadlines, office hours and class schedule
Advocate regular communication with professors/TAs for feedback, clarification and relationship building
course selection
Help select appropriate courses
Shape schedule to best fit student
Problem solve through add/drop period to make adjustments when necessary
resources
Review online course system
Determine needs for course-specific tutors where necessary
Discuss writing center and when/how to use it
Direct student to any necessary counseling/support
