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498. HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE FRESHMAN
Entering the halls of higher education for the first time can feel momentous and exciting, which is true. What is also true is how challenging life can be at the next level of education, especially if you aren't ready for what lies ahead. Amy and Mike invited educator Scott Lutostanski to share how to be a successful college freshman.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
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In what critical way does life at college differ from the high school experience?
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What is the definition of success for a college freshman?
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Why is engagement so critical for new college students?
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What types of students tend to struggle in college?
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What strategies can lead to success in all dimensions of college life?
MEET OUR GUEST
Scott Lutostanski began his career as a Special Education teacher in Chicago Public Schools. While working in special education, Scott also earned a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University and became a Licensed Professional Counselor. For six years, he worked at a private counseling practice in the suburbs of Chicago. He specialized in providing executive function coaching, academic coaching, and individual counseling for high-achieving, underperforming students.
Scott combines his unique expertise in special education, school administration, and therapeutic counseling to foster meaningful relationships with clients. His main goal is to help direct students along the path to self-directed learning, executive function skill sets, personal growth, and independence.
Find Scott at [email protected].
LINKS
Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive in Your Freshman Year
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.
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Entering the halls of higher education for the first time can feel momentous and exciting, which is true. What is also true is how challenging life can be at the next level of education, especially if you aren't ready for what lies ahead. Amy and Mike invited educator Scott Lutostanski to share how to be a successful college freshman.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
-
In what critical way does life at college differ from the high school experience?
-
What is the definition of success for a college freshman?
-
Why is engagement so critical for new college students?
-
What types of students tend to struggle in college?
-
What strategies can lead to success in all dimensions of college life?
MEET OUR GUEST
Scott Lutostanski began his career as a Special Education teacher in Chicago Public Schools. While working in special education, Scott also earned a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University and became a Licensed Professional Counselor. For six years, he worked at a private counseling practice in the suburbs of Chicago. He specialized in providing executive function coaching, academic coaching, and individual counseling for high-achieving, underperforming students.
Scott combines his unique expertise in special education, school administration, and therapeutic counseling to foster meaningful relationships with clients. His main goal is to help direct students along the path to self-directed learning, executive function skill sets, personal growth, and independence.
Find Scott at [email protected].
LINKS
Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive in Your Freshman Year
RELATED EPISODES
THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF COLLEGE SUCCESS
WHAT TO DO WHEN A STUDENT STRUGGLES IN COLLEGE
GALLUP ALUMNI SURVEY AND THE SIX COLLEGE EXPERIENCES THAT DRIVE SUCCESS
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.
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