Organized College Transition Program

Summer Workshop

Starting college is an exciting leap forward on your educational journey. Increased independence and responsibilities can be empowering but can also be a difficult or radical change for those struggling with Executive Function or ADHD. The structures and support from high school may not be as effective or possible in college.

At Connect To Learn, we specialize in Executive Function and ADHD Coaching which can help students strengthen academic and life skills. Join us this summer for a week-long workshop to become more confident and organized for your upcoming transition to college.

The Organized College Transition Program

Who? Rising 1st-year or current college students

What? Skill-building workshop & discussion

Where? Virtual Zoom sessions

When? Five 90-minute sessions

Option A: Group coaching sessions are currently scheduled for 10:30am-12pm ET, Monday - Friday for every week of July 2024. More groups and times will be added based on interest so let us know your ideal schedule!

Option B: One-on-one coaching sessions can be scheduled directly with a coach anytime before 9/1/24.

Why? Collaborate with coaches and peers to develop Executive Function skills and start your first semester feeling more confident, connected, and coordinated.

During this week-long workshop facilitated by experienced ADHD & Executive Function coaches, students will discuss and develop skills around time and task management, organization, self-awareness and emotion regulation, academic strategies, and more. Although the college transition is a unique milestone for each individual, many students experience similar concerns so the group coaching option is flexibly designed to include peer-to-peer conversation and collaboration.

All students will receive a workbook with exercises, templates, and information that can support them through this transition and be a useful resource throughout the school year.

Daily Session Outline

  • Day 1: Checking In & Looking Ahead

    We will start to get to know each other as individuals and discuss the big-picture transition into college: setting goals, building habits, and logistics of moving.

  • Day 2: Getting & Staying Organized

    We will define what “organization” means to each of us and explore different systems for effectively managing time, tasks, materials, and space while in college.

  • Day 3: Social & Emotional Skills

    We will identify the common thought-patterns and habits that may come up in a new college setting and work together to develop coping strategies for potential challenges.

  • Day 4: Academic Skills & Strategies

    We will review strategies for effective note-taking, project planning, and studying while in college, and discuss how these methods may differ from high school and between subjects or majors.

  • Day 5: Synthesizing & Next Steps

    We will reflect on what we have gained from the program and how to apply these skills in the coming months. We will also leave room for extra topics the group may want to discuss more.

Learn more about the unique aspects of this milestone and how it can challenge Executive Function.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This week-long workshop is specially designed for rising first-year college students or current college students.

  • Our goal is to help students feel more confident, connected, and coordinated for this exciting and challenging milestone.

    An experienced ADHD & Executive Function coach will facilitate these sessions. The group coaching option will also involve peer-to-peer conversations and be tailored to the unique and holistic needs of participants.

    Students will also receive our Organized College Transition Workbook which has a wide variety of exercises, templates, and resources to use during this summer program as well as throughout college.

  • Coaching sessions will be conducted over Zoom and will include discussion and exercises from our Organized College Transition Workbook.

  • There are 5 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes.

    Individual sessions can be scheduled flexibly and directly with a coach anytime before September.

    Group sessions are currently scheduled for 10:30am-12pm ET, Monday-Friday on the following weeks:

    • July 1-5

    • Jul 8-12

    • July 15-19

    • July 22-26

    • July 29 - August 2

    We will add more group times depending on interest so let us know your ideal schedule!

  • Although college is a unique transition for each student, there are also many common challenges. We designed this group format so students can connect and collaborate with peers. Students will be able to share their own experiences and concerns while learning from others.

    Individual coaching can also be helpful in addition to or instead of group coaching. Goals and pacing are more flexible and customized; this can include a mix of academic tutoring and Executive Function coaching and sessions can be scheduled more flexibly.

  • The total program fee is $900 for 5 90-minute group or individual coaching sessions.

    Please contact us for more detailed information about our program policies and rates: Admin@CTLtutors.com

Interested in our summer workshop?

Schedule an info call with us to further discuss your needs and registration logistics.