ACS offers top academic coaches and tutors for University of Akron students. Our unique programs are designed to maximize the educational experience, while inspiring students to reach their academic goals. Working one-on-one with an academic coach can help your student identify and utilize new learning tools and strategies to help them create positive and effective habits that lead to their academic, professional and personal success.
Take our needs analysis survey to find out if your student would benefit most from a tutor or an academic coach.
Academic Coaching empowers college students to improve in areas such as:
- Time Management and organization
- Developing their “why” while establishing a compelling reason to be a successful student
- Resisting online and social distractions
- Avoiding procrastination
- Keeping track of assignments and meeting course deadlines
- Becoming an independent learner
- Exploring effective test taking strategies
- Developing a proactive study strategy for mid terms and finals
- Coping with stress and anxiety
- Improving memory and retaining critical information from courses and lectures
- Becoming an active class participant
- Setting and accomplishing learning goals
We offer convenient in-person and remote coaching options to meet your student’s needs.
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Students Transitioning Into College
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
Succeeding as a college athlete takes both brains and brawn. While the university coaches will help your student athlete succeed on the field, success in the classroom starts with Academic Coaching Specialists.
Students with Learning Differences
Our academic coaching programs are focused on helping students of all academic abilities, 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, or other various processing and learning differences.
Students on Academic Probation
If your student has found themselves on academic probation at The University of Akron, Academic Coaching Specialists can help them improve their grades and restore their pathway to graduation.
Students Struggling with Online Learning
Staying motivated in a virtual learning environment can be a struggle for any student, especially one who’s still acclimating to the college experience. Academic coaching can aid your student in navigating the challenges associated with online learning while helping them achieve their vision of success.
Average & High Achieving Students
At Academic Coaching Specialists we understand that every student learns differently and there’s 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.
You want the very best for your student, at Academic Coaching Specialists that’s exactly what we offer. Our coaching services are unparalleled, here’s just a few of the reasons why:
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Our coaches are passionate, experienced and lifelong educators
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We equip students with lifelong tools for success
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We build trusted relationships and become a long-term resource
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We don’t just respond to a student’s needs, we anticipate them
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. “