Academic Skills Coaching

Working hard in high school doesn't always prepare you for the pace, volume, and complexity of a Stanford education. Use these resources to address time management, procrastination, reading comprehension and retention, and other skill sets to help you become a more sophisticated and effective learner.
Find Out More About Academic Skills Coaching
Make an Appointment with an Academic Coach
Meet with an academic skills coach who will observe your strategies and techniques, suggest changes to your approach, and provide encouragement as you implement new ways of learning.
The Duck Stops Here
Read this blog to learn more about developing specific skills and strategies.
Academic Skills Inventory
Use this inventory to identify skills you're using and get ideas on new ones to try.
Study Tips
Print these handouts and templates to enhance and guide your learning.
Join a Study Group
Learning alongside other students can be more effective and fun than studying solo. Join an existing group or start a new one.
The Resilience Project
It's not about how epic your failure is, it's about what you learn from it.
Request a Workshop
Let us know if you would like someone to speak with your dorm or student group on a particular academic skills topic.