Good students have certain skills that enable them to realize their potential and navigate the often choppy waters of academic progress. These students were not born with these skills but have acquired them. Poor grades are often a sign that the student has not developed successful study skills. The highest achievers, in almost any area of performance use professional guides and coaches every step of the way. Even in the world of business, professional mentoring and executive coaching are often tools for success.
At Compass Academic Coaching and Consulting, we know what makes a student succeed. Coaching aims to help students reach their academic potential by identifying needs and providing tools and strategies customized to the individual student. This results in a toolkit for lifelong learning. Compass Academic Coaching asks why the student is is not achieving full potential and work from that assessment. Coaching is not tutoring! Tutoring is subject-specific and aimed at one short-term goal (e.g., passing an exam).