Tool Library
Our tool library covers many topics like time management, understanding GPA, studying for exams, and more. If you know what tool you're looking for, check out the Full Tool Library. If you're unsure of the tool you need. Look at the Toolboxes that focus on specific areas of help.
Toolboxes
Groupings of tools and directions designed to help specific problems.
The College Transition
These are the key tools we think will help you succeed as you transition into college.
How to Study
Tools designed to help you actually study and not just stare at paper.
Fighting Procrastination
Productive ways to start early and finish before deadlines.
Midterm Check-In
Midterms is an excellent opportunity to pause, assess, and plan of the rest of the semester.
Finals Prep
Get all the tools and information you need to help prepare for finals!
Full Tool Library (Alphabetical)
A B C
- Academic Success Plan (pdf)
- Academic Success Plan Follow-Up (pdf)
- Backwards Mapping - Short Term (pdf)
- Backwards Mapping - Large Project (pdf)
- Blooms Taxonomy (pdf)
- Calendar Tips and Tricks (pdf)
- Canvas Tips (pdf)
- Cornell Notes (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Curve of Forgetting (pdf)
D E F
- Email Etiquette (pdf) - Video (YouTube)
- Feynman Technique - Studying for Understanding (pdf)
- Finals Prep Checklist - Fall 2024 (pdf)
- Finals Prep Checklist - Spring 2025 (pdf)
G H I
- Getting Unstuck (Procrastination Tips) (pdf)
- GPA Calculator (external link)
- GPA FAQs (pdf)
- GPA Pit Stop (pdf)
- Group Project Tips (pdf)
- Growth Mindset (pdf)
- Habit Tracker (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- How to Calculate Your GPA (YouTube)
- How to Order Textbooks (YouTube)
- Inbox Management (pdf)
- Interleaving Study Technique (pdf)
J K L
- Joining an Honor Society (pdf)
- Leitner System - Studying with Flashcards (pdf)
- Locus of Control (pdf)
M N O
- Mind Mapping (pdf)
- Mnemonic Devices (pdf)
- Navigating Course Expectations (pdf)
- Note Summary (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Office Hour Tips (pdf)
P Q R S
- Pomodoro Study Strategy (pdf)
- Post Test Analysis(pdf)
- Prioritization Mapping (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Project Planning (pdf) - Project Planning Template (xlsx)
- Semester at a Glance - Summer 2025 (pdf)
- Semester at a Glance - Fall 2025 (pdf)
- Semester at a Glance - Spring 2025 (pdf)
- Study Skills Inventory (pdf)
- Studying 101 (YouTube)
- SQ3R Reading Strategy (pdf)
- Syllabus Summary (pdf)
T U V
- Test Taking Tips and Tricks (pdf)
- The Study Cycle (pdf)
- THIEVES Method Reading Strategy (pdf)
- Time Budgeting (pdf)
- Time Management (YouTube)
- Tips for Taking Notes (pdf)
W X Y Z
- Week at a Glance (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Weekly Checklist (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Wheel of Academic Coaching (pdf)
- Writing Timeline (pdf)
1 - 10
- 7 Day Study Plan (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
Full Tool Library (Thematic)
Coaching Tools
- Wheel of Academic Coaching (pdf)
- Academic Success Plan (pdf)
- Academic Success Plan Follow-Up (pdf)
College 101
- Calendar Tips and Tricks (pdf)
- Canvas Tips (pdf)
- Group Project Tips (pdf)
- How to Order Textbooks (YouTube)
- Joining an Honor Society (pdf)
- Navigating Course Expectations (pdf)
- Syllabus Summary (pdf)
Communication
- Email Etiquette (pdf) - Video (YouTube)
- Inbox Management (pdf)
- Office Hour Tips (pdf)
GPA
- GPA Calculator (external link)
- GPA FAQs (pdf)
- GPA Pit Stop (pdf)
- How to Calculate your GPA (YouTube)
Motivation
- Getting Unstuck (Procrastination Tips) (pdf)
- Growth Mindset (pdf)
- Habit Tracker (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Locus of Control (pdf)
Reading and Note-Taking
- Cornell Notes (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Mind Mapping (pdf)
- Notes Summary (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- SQ3R Reading Strategy (pdf)
- THIEVES Method Reading Strategy (pdf)
- Tips for Taking Notes (pdf)
Studying and Test Taking
- 7 Day Study Plan (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Blooms Taxonomy (pdf)
- Curve of Forgetting (pdf)
- Feynman Technique - Studying for Understanding (pdf)
- Finals Prep Checklist - Fall 2024 (pdf)
- Finals Prep Checklist - Spring 2025 (pdf)
- Interleaving Study Technique (pdf)
- Leitner System - Studying with Flashcards (pdf)
- Mnemonic Devices for Studying (pdf)
- Pomodoro Study Strategy (pdf)
- Post Test Analysis(pdf)
- Study Skills Inventory (pdf)
- Studying 101 (YouTube)
- Test Taking Tips and Tricks (pdf)
- The Study Cycle (pdf)
Time Managment
- Backwards Mapping - Short Term (pdf)
- Backwards Mapping - Large Project (pdf)
- Prioritization Mapping (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Project Planning (pdf) - Project Planning Template (xlsx)
- Semester at a Glance - Summer 2025 (pdf)
- Semester at a Glance - Fall 2025 (pdf)
- Semester at a Glance - Spring 2025 (pdf)
- Time Budget (pdf)
- Time Management (mp4)
- Week at a Glance (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Weekly Checklist (pdf) - Sample (pdf)
- Writing Timeline (pdf)