Academic Coaching

• An academic coach will meet with interested students as well as those referred by an academic professional to assess their area and level of need.
• The academic coach will develop an academic plan in collaboration with students to help guide them to achieve their academic goals.
• An academic coach may also recommend an in-person workshop or tutoring.

Academic coaches work with all registered BMCC students. We do, however, focus on students that have been identified through the Connect2Success Program as well as students who have been placed on academic probation.

• Students can expect to learn new, or build upon existing, academic skills that will ultimately help them succeed in their courses.
• Students should expect to be asked questions to assess their current academic performance. Students may be asked to complete an intake form.
• Students can also expect to be referred to other support services on campus. Referrals include academic advisement, tutoring, counseling, etc.

• Appointments are conducted in a safe and confidential space. Students are expected to be honest and forthcoming with their current academic performance.
• Students are expected to bring their class syllabi, provide feedback about the recommendations and workshops facilitated as well as comments from their professor(s).
• Students are responsible for keeping their appointments and must reschedule any missed meetings.
• It is recommended that students meet with a coach a minimum of three times per semester in order to follow up on their academic plans.

All workshops can be tailored to meet the students’ individual needs. Feedback is important and allows us to better serve students. Be sure to let your academic coach know what worked for you, what didn’t, what you don’t understand, and always, ask questions.

• Note-taking
• Test-taking strategies
• Procrastination
• Additional Study Skills Handouts