Course Details

Every child has unique study needs, whether your family is focused on getting those As or turning frustration into confidence. Some kids can benefit from school time management tips. Others need study tips to effectively take tests. And yet others need help managing advanced coursework as they prepare for college.

With our study skills program, your child gets the individual help he or she needs at the personal pace that works best. Depending on needs and study goals, our program covers the following skill sets:

• Study strategies to become an independent and effective student.
• School time management tips and organizational habits to better manage time and responsibilities.
• Active reading strategies, including reading comprehension strategies, to read better in every class.
• Active listening strategies and presentation skills to communicate clearly.
• Effective note taking strategies and how to use study tools, such as flash cards and color coding, to study efficiently and improve test scores.
• Test taking strategies to take tests and quizzes with confidence, tackle different types of tests and manage testing anxiety.
• How to research effectively, such as learning how to research a topic, evaluate sources and write a bibliography.
• How to write effectively, such as mastering all the steps of the writing process.
• How to be safe online, such as learning how to locate, evaluate and share digital information responsibly and other tips on how to be safe on the internet.
• How to navigate college admissions requirements, including a college admission essay.
• Job interview preparation, including job interview tips and how to write an effective resume and cover letter.