The College Success Program is a program offered by the Child Mind Institute to help students with learning disorders, ADHD, or anxiety transition to college. The program helps students develop organizational skills, time management skills, problem-solving skills, and self-advocacy skills. Students meet with coaches weekly via a virtual platform to discuss their coursework and troubleshoot any challenges. The program also offers workshops for students and parents before the start of the fall semester.
GUND LEARNING AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
College Success Program℠
Helping students organize their time, manage their workload, and solve problems as they arise
Overview
Students who have been identified as having a learning disorder, ADHD, or anxiety may not be completely ready to handle the demands of college. Offered through the Gund Learning and Diagnostic Center, our College Success Program℠, we position these students for success with strong self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.
We offer weekly individual coaching sessions to adolescents and young adults who are either about to go to college for the first time or had some difficulty during an initial college experience. The goal of the College Success Program is to help students organize their time, improve their executive functioning skills, make effective decisions, and more.
Program Details
Virtual
Flexible start dates
Ages 17 – 25
$4,500 per semester
Includes weekly coaching and both summer workshops
Session Schedule
Students participate in weekly coaching throughout the semester, including a 60-minute coaching session and a 15-minute check-in focused on organization, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
Before the Fall semester begins, students and families are invited to attend in-person workshops focused on preparing for college success. Workshops are included with enrollment and may also be purchased separately.
Eligibility
This program is designed for adolescents and young adults who are either about to go to college for the first time or had some difficulty during an initial college experience.
In-Person Student Workshop
August 14, 2025, 10am – 3pm ET
Ages 17 – 25
Included with College Success Program or
available separately for $1,000
Topics Covered
- Setting up efficient studying and organizational systems
- Managing class schedules, study schedules, and key dates
- Advocating for oneself with professors and accessibility offices
- Establishing productive relationships with peers and faculty
Eligibility
This workshop is designed for adolescents and young adults who are either about to go to college for the first time or had some difficulty during an initial college experience.
Virtual Parent Workshop
Virtual
August 17, 2025, 5pm – 7pm ET
Parents of high school and college students
Included with College Success Program or
available separately for $1,000
Topics Covered
- Fostering independence and self-advocacy
- Supporting student well-being and academic success
- Managing setbacks and problem-solving challenges
- Navigating the transition to college
- Addressing common concerns for families of college students
Eligibility
This workshop is designed for the parents of adolescents and young adults who are either about to go to college for the first time or had some difficulty during an initial college experience.
Why This Program?
College Success Program students will learn the following:
Balancing Work and Play
Teens will learn how to manage class and study schedules, while establishing good relationships with peers.
Making Good Choices
Teens will learn how to be accountable for decisions, including battling procrastination and staying motivated.
Ongoing Support
Coaches help students maintain and enhance the skills they learned in the program on an as-needed basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
The College Success Program is for students who have been identified as having a learning disorder, ADHD, or anxiety and may not be completely ready to handle the demands of college. Even though many colleges offer learning support resources, some students may lack the self-advocacy or executive functioning skills to effectively avail themselves of these services. The program is designed to help students organize their time, manage their workload, make effective decisions, learn accountability, and solve problems as they arise.
The College Success Program helps students organize their time, manage their workload, make effective decisions, and solve problems as they arise. Students participating in this program will benefit from support from trained executive functioning coaches who are passionate about helping their students.
Full payment is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. If a child cannot attend, and we are notified at least 30 days prior to the start date of the program, we will issue a refund, minus a $300 non-refundable deposit for administrative fees. If less than 30 days notification is given, no refund will be provided.
The optional on-going college coaching session schedule includes:
- Weekly 60-minute sessions (via virtual platform) to select courses, review syllabi and coursework concerns, coordinate shared calendars, and help students to maintain strong organizational, self-advocacy, and self-awareness skills.
- Weekly 15-minute check-ins, to monitor plans or troubleshoot any problems.
- Additional sessions as needed or requested, for an additional cost.
Ready to Get Started?
For more information, please submit our interest form or call us at 212.308.3118.
