Louis Newman
College Coach
Most students are incredibly stressed about getting into college.
Actually, that’s the easy part.
The question is--
Who will give you the advice and support you need once you’re there?
As a college student, you’ll face a wide range of challenges--
• What should you major in, and what if you want to change your major?
• You just got the worst grade in your life and you’re not sure how to regain your academic confidence.
• You think you’re entitled to an exemption from an academic policy, but don’t know whom to ask.
• You can’t decide whether to... join one more club, go on an off-campus program, or apply to grad school right after college...and need some perspective.
• You missed two weeks of class and now don’t know if you should drop the class, change your grading option, or just power through.
• You need a recommendation letter for an internship, but don’t know how to approach your professor for one.
• You’re dealing with a personal crisis and don’t know whom to talk to.
Throughout your college career, there will be many times when you need advice and mentoring from someone who knows your name and your story.
•One-to-one coaching sessions
Individualized assessment of your strengths and challenges, along with personalized advice on how to make the most of your college experience. Initial session includes extensive guided self-assessment, review of your high school transcript, goal-setting exercises, and orientation to college. Initial 2-hour intake session: $500; subsequent sessions: $250/hr.
•“Ready, Set, Think: Summer Pre-college Bootcamp”
Be ready to hit the ground running with this four-session workshop that prepares you for the academic challenges you’ll face in college. Covers self-reflective learning, critical reading, writing as a tool for thinking clearly, quantitative reasoning, disciplinary thinking, parsing your assignments, and tackling research projects. Interactive assignments and reflective exercises in each session. Includes free copy of the author’s book, Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success. Four 90-minute sessions scheduled on consecutive Sundays in either June or July. $1,500
•Personal college adviser
Ongoing personalized guidance and support for every step of your college journey. Expert advice for all aspects of academic life: course selection; decisions about majors, minors, and other special programs; planning extra-curricular activities; off-campus study; ongoing assessment of learning goals and progress; leaves of absence; exploring internships; and post-graduation options. Unlimited access to your college coach. Monthly ($500 intake session, plus $500/mo.), semester ($1,500) or annual ($3,000). Semester and annual fees include intake session.