Academic life coaching for college and lifelong success.
College success demands intentional effort.
Merit Coaching Partners’ core offerings are designed to support college success. Using practical frameworks within the coaching environment, we support student growth related to self-awareness, goal-setting, academic regulation, and strategy development.
Why academic life coaching?
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33%
The official four-year graduation rate for students attending public colleges and universities. The official four-year graduation rate for students attending private colleges and universities is 53%.
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$142,880
The average cost for four years of college. This amount increases for out-of-state or private institutions.
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83%
The percentage of college students that report their mental health had negatively impacted their academic performance. 66% of college students struggle with loneliness and feelings of isolation.
“Leslie is a gem. She did an excellent job of connecting with, encouraging and challenging our students. The transition to college is difficult for most students. Leslie’s support was invaluable as our students made this big life transition——-they were successful their first semester, they grew in self-knowledge and they became more confident in their own ability to do hard things. They bonded with Leslie and they learned invaluable things from her, both of which were vital. What a great investment. We would do it again! ”
Why Merit?
Academic life needs a student-centered solution.
Distinct from advising and tutoring, academic life coaching assists learners in developing the skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to their overall success in college and beyond. This can include examining the student’s individual learning styles, motivations, habits of working, and past successes to create impactful solutions to achieve current goals, as well as confront difficulties or barriers to success.
Academic life coaching can run concurrently with other supports, such as counseling or therapy, and can benefit a wide range of learners. Neurodiversity is welcome!
