Academic Coaching for College Students
Strategic guidance that transforms effort into consistent results
College is an exciting time of independence and new opportunities, but it also brings faster-paced courses, higher expectations, and unfamiliar demands. An Academic Coach provides personalized guidance, structure, and encouragement to support students as they navigate those challenges and continue moving forward.
Selecting Academic Lift means your student will work one-on-one with Academic Lift’s Founder, Dana Baker, M.A.
Dana is a dedicated Academic Coach and Student Success Professional who uses thoughtful questions, meaningful reflection, and compassionate guidance to help students develop strategies that work for them.
What is Academic Coaching?
Academic Coaching is individualized, one-on-one coaching that helps students build the skills, habits, and confidence needed for lasting success.
Each session focuses on the student's current needs. Common coaching topics include effective study strategies, preparing for exams, managing time more effectively, building productive routines, and navigating campus resources. As new challenges arise, coaching provides an opportunity to reflect, adjust strategies, and continue building the habits that lead to sustained success.
What to Expect
Personalized coaching based on the student’s current performance, routines, strengths, and academic goals
Actionable strategies for tasks such as organizing assignments, meeting deadlines, and balancing competing responsibilities
Consistent check-ins that build reliability, momentum, and follow-through over time
Increased confidence in ability to perform well in college courses
Greater independence as students learn to navigate challenges effectively
Academic Lift specializes in supporting first-year students in their transition to college and STEM majors navigating the challenges of rigorous college courses.
Build momentum.
Stay on track.
Achieve your goals.
