Prepare for College Success!
Executive Functioning Coaching for First-Year College Students
Set Yourself Up for Success BEFORE College Starts
Transitioning to college is exciting—but also a major shift in responsibility, independence, and expectations. At Comprehensive Learning Services, we help first-year college students build the Executive Functioning (EF) skills they need to thrive academically and personally.
Why Executive Functioning Matters in College
Executive functioning refers to the brain’s ability to manage time, plan tasks, regulate emotions, and stay organized—key skills every college student needs to succeed in a more demanding and less structured environment.
What Skills Are Covered in Our Sessions?
Our one-on-one coaching sessions address essential EF skills:
Time management & planning
Task initiation & completion
Study routines & organization
Managing distractions & procrastination
Setting academic and personal goals
Emotional regulation & stress management
Self-advocacy and problem solving
Program Overview
Summer In-Person Coaching:
Ideal to complete before leaving for college
3–4 sessions recommended
$125/session
Virtual Check-Ins:
2 follow-up sessions during Fall & Winter
To reinforce skills and problem-solve real college challenges
Benefits of Executive Functioning Coaching
Feel confident and prepared heading into college
Learn to balance freedom with responsibility
Reduce stress and avoid burnout
Build lifelong skills for academic and career success
Location:
Comprehensive Learning Services
Serving families on Chicago’s South Side in the Hyde Park community