Academic Coaching and Study Strategies Assistance

Welcome to the ARC's Academic Coaching page. The ARC has been working to develop and gather resources to ensure the most beneficial and stress-free college experience for MSC students through a holistic approach to learning. Services currently offered include:

• One-on-one sessions with an academic coach to discuss any concerns or needed services and resources

• Peer tutoring

• Information and handouts covering note-taking, study skills, organization skills, time management, test-taking, academic planning, goal setting, and budgeting

• Information on various community resources

If you're interested in receiving some extra resources, need help navigating the online resources, or if you simply need to talk through your concerns, meet with us in the Academic Resource  Center!

If you're interested in one-on-one help from an Academic Coach, please complete the Academic Coaching and Study Strategies Assistance Interest Form.

Online Resources:

Note-Taking

• Abbreviations & Symbols (PDF)

• Tips for note-taking in Science and Math Classes (PDF)

• Master College Reading (PDF)

• 5 Note-Taking Methods (PDF)

• Annotation Guide (PDF)

Time Management

• Planning Your 168-Hour Work Week (PDF)

• Organize Your Days (PDF)

• Time Waster Survey (PDF)

Study Skills

• Study Tips for Finals (PDF)

• ASPIRE Study System (PDF)

• Tips for Effective Studying (PDF)

• Study Skills Inventory (PDF)

• Vark Assessment

Test-Taking

• Test Anxiety (PDF)

• Test-Taking Tips (PDF)

• Emergency Cramming Techniques (PDF)

• Tips for Open-Ended Exams (PDF)

Planning/Organization

• Homework Tracker (PDF)

• Prioritized To-Do List (PDF)

• Daily To-Do List (docx)

Goal Setting

• SMART Goals (PDF)

• SMART Goals Worksheet (PDF)

Money/Budgeting

• College Budget Worksheet (PDF)

Academic Planning

• Semester Course Planner (PDF)

• Choosing A Major (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Liz Elliot, Academic Coach Coordinator (Tishomingo/Online Campus)
580.387.7470
lielliot@mscok.edu

Brooklyn Luelf, Academic Coach (Ardmore/Online Campus)
580.319.0342
bluelf@mscok.edu