Academic Coaching Specialists are ready to fly in and help the Falcons this semester! Providing academic coaches and tutors at Bowling Green State University, ACS is your number one choice for academic help!
What is Tutoring?
Tutoring services can help students with a particular subject or challenging concept. Students will seek out a tutor when they identify an issue or challenge in a particular class or subject. The tutor meets with the student, initially gaining an understanding of what the problem or misunderstanding is. They then explain the concept, formula, method, etc. in a different way than the professor, identifying where the student is stuck or making mistakes. Next, the tutor provides correction and guidance to get the student to be able to work through material independently and arrive at correct answers or comprehension of subject or assignment.
What is Academic Coaching?
Academic coaching is a comprehensive approach that assists students across their entire curriculum and includes things like time management and study strategies. Academic coaching introduces learning tools and approaches that create successful habits, leading to increased efficiency in the classroom and beyond.
Note that tutoring and coaching are not mutually exclusive, and can be used together to create a strong support system for your BGSU student.
Academic Coaching empowers students to improve in areas such as:
- Understanding how to use blocks of time effectively
- Finding a good balance between academic and non-academic activities
- Improving focus and increasing efficiency
- Learning how to study and take notes to get the most benefit for each class type
- Identifying the steps and strategies to prepare for exams and large projects
- Rooting out any habits that lead to procrastination
- Processing the steps and timeline involved in writing a college level paper
- Improving self esteem and motivation
NEARLY 1/3 OF COLLEGE FRESHMEN DROP OUT BEFORE THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR
College Freshmen
The best approach to academic coaching is a proactive one. Whether your student sailed through high school or hit a few bumps along the way, arming them with the skills needed to make a smooth transition to college is an investment that pays off.
Student Athletes
It takes a very organized and driven person to be a successful student athlete in college. While the athletic coaches will help to find success on the field or court, victory in the classroom starts with an academic coach from Academic Coaching Specialists. Our coaches understand what it takes to remain eligible to play, and are able to help the student balance their commitments to their team, their sport, and their education.
Students with Learning Differences
Our academic coaching programs help students of all academic abilities to better utilize their strengths to overcome areas of challenge. We’re experienced in working with students who have: ADHD, ADD, Executive Functioning Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other various processing and learning differences. Accommodations can be provided through the university but adding a coach to walk by their side and stand in their corner is a gift that will give your BGSU student confidence like never before!
Students Taking Online Courses
Staying motivated in a virtual learning environment can be a struggle for any student, especially one who’s still acclimating to college. Academic coaching can aid your student in navigating the challenges associated with online learning while helping them achieve their vision of success. Providing accountability and a step-by-step plan, Academic Coaches are there each week to assist students taking any online course.
Average & High Achieving Students
At Academic Coaching Specialists, we understand that every student learns differently and that there are many pathways to success. This is why our personalized coaching is perfect for all students, even the highest of achievers that are consistently looking for ways to hone their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.
Students on Academic Probation
If your student has found themselves on academic probation at Bowling Green State University, Academic Coaching Specialists can help them improve their grades and restore their pathway to graduation. Our Academic 911 program will address the immediate problems in order to get the student out of the hole and back in good standing. Further, students will learn how to avoid potential issues in the future and break any bad habits of the past. Coaches will identify any individual problems, making any necessary referrals for tutoring or other campus resources as appropriate.
NJ D.
” The program has geared me up for success not only in the classroom but also in life. Having a dedicated plan day in and day out has helped me achieve so much. With the help and guidance from ACS, I was able to graduate college (which I never thought could happen) and have helped me land my dream job right out of college! Thank you ACS!! “
Joe D.
” I was able to improve my test scores, improve my overall grades and even make dean’s list. I also gained a new mentor, coach, and friend. I am using the skills I learned through ACS daily in my career such as planning, focusing, and prioritizing my tasks each day. “
Carolina B.
” I struggle with time management and I have learned that I need accountability to finish and reach my goals. Having someone who cares about my success, offering tools and strategies to get there, has been crucial for my professional and personal development. I am so grateful for this support from ACS in this journey. “