Why Your Student Needs to be the Driver NOT the Passenger, this Finals Season

The TGD

Trusted Tip: Instead of an email that might get lost, use the anchor of a physical location. Go to office hours just to say: "I’m using my testing accommodations this semester. I wonder if there’s anything specific you need from me to make the process smoother for you?"

Grow Your Mindset: No successful adult does everything solo. High-level executives have teams to handle logistics. By coordinating with the testing center, you are practicing the high-level skill of Resource Management. Professors actually prefer students who advocate early. It reduces their stress, too!

DIVE: Want to learn more?

Spring is in the air, and Team TGD is soaking up every bit of it! Tabitha is heading back to campus with her daughter for Cleo’s first alum visit (time flies!), while Ed is recharging at a resort for some much-needed family fun time.

Amidst the travel, we’ve been reflecting on a recent "data point" from a client whose professor never replied to an email about midterm accommodations. Because the student waited for the professor to initiate the next step—as they often do in high school—the deadline passed, and the midterm was missed entirely. Don’t make that mistake for your finals!

So... if you/your college student needs a partner to help them shift from being a passenger to a driver, we can help them get behind the wheel with our 4-Week Targeted Exam Excellence Series. This is a customized, individual package designed to help your student successfully navigate the road to finals this semester.