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College readiness for ADHD brains—built on systems, not willpower
College Launch Program™ installs the planning, follow-through, stress, and self-advocacy systems students need to manage college life—especially when reminders and structure drop away.
In-person small group • 5–8 students • practical, student-led support
Why the Transition from High School to College Is Hard for Students with ADHD
In high school, students benefit from:
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Teacher reminders
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Parent oversight
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Frequent graded checkpoints
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Structured daily schedules
In college, those supports disappear overnight.
Students are suddenly responsible for:
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Tracking every deadline
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Managing sleep & health
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Emailing professors
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Using accommodations
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Recovering from mistakes
Without installed executive systems, even bright students can struggle.
This is true for first-time freshmen — and just as true for students returning after a gap year or a difficult first attempt.
What Changes
After College Launch Program™, students can:
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plan a week they actually follow
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start tasks without panic and finish more consistently
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recover from setbacks without shame spirals
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email professors, use office hours, and ask for help like a professional
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manage sleep/meds/routines with more independence
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rely less on parents for reminders
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Choose your next step
Option 1:
Start with the
Parent Guide
Best if you’re gathering clarity and want a simple plan you can use this week.
Option 2:
College Launch Program™
(In-Person)
Best if your student needs systems installed with support and practice.
Option 3:
Summer + Online Interest (Waitlist)
Best if your timing isn’t right yet.
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The 5 Pillars of College Readiness™
This program develops five core competencies required for independent college success:
Executive
Structure
Learn how to plan, track, and execute your academic week independently.
Emotional Regulation Under Pressure
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Build tools to handle stress, exams, and setbacks without spiraling.
Self-Advocacy
& Communication
Gain confidence emailing professors, using accommodations, and asking for help.
Independent Life Management
Create routines for sleep, health, and daily maintenance that support success.
Identity &
Self-Trust
Strengthen internal confidence so independence feels stable — not overwhelming.
College readiness isn’t about intelligence.
It’s about systems and resilience.
How the College Launch Program™ Works
Kickoff Assessment Session
We assess:
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Executive functioning strengths and vulnerabilities
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Stress and avoidance patterns
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Independence readiness
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Academic and communication habits
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Risk factors for transition or re-entry
From this assessment, each student receives a personalized development plan.
More Than Behavior™
Dear Professor™ and Dear Advisor™ Letter
Each student receives a customized College Readiness Letter.
This document translates individual executive patterns into strengths and support strategies.
It can be shared with:
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College disability services
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Academic advisors
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Professors
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Student support staff
This gives your student language and confidence before the first day. For returning students, the letter can also clarify what went wrong previously — without shame — and what support plan will work now. Read more about the More Than Behavior™ Letters
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8-Week Executive Installation Phase
Weekly 75- 90-minute sessions focused on:
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Calendar mastery and workload planning
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Syllabus breakdown systems
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Stress interruption tools
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Anti-procrastination strategies
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Professor communication scripts
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Sleep and daily structure stabilization
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Identity and confidence reinforcement
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Re-entry stabilization (for returning students)
Includes one parent consultation session focused on healthy step-back strategies that promote independence.
Executive Function & Emotional Readiness for Independent College Life
The transition from high school to college is not just academic.
This is not tutoring.
This is not therapy.
Students with ADHD often perform well in high school under guided systems — but struggle when external oversight disappears.
College demands:
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Independent planning
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Self-directed execution
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Emotional regulation under pressure
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Professional communication
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Daily life management without reminders
Without installed executive systems, even strong students can experience avoidable academic setbacks.
The College Launch Program™ is designed to prevent that.
What We Build Together
During the 8- week program, students install:
✔ A personalized weekly planning model
✔ Digital organization setup
✔ Syllabus breakdown system
✔ Assignment tracking structure
✔ Morning & sleep stabilization routine
✔ Emotional regulation tools for exams
✔ Anti-procrastination framework
✔ “When I’m stuck” action plan
✔ Self-advocacy scripts
This prevents silent academic collapse.
WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT PREPARATION
Most college struggles don’t begin dramatically.
They begin quietly.
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A missed deadline.
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A skipped class.
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An avoided email.
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A late-night spiral before an exam.
Nothing catastrophic at first.
But without structure and regulation in place, small gaps widen quickly.
Here’s what we commonly see when the five pillars aren’t built in advance:
Executive Structure Gaps
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Assignments submitted late — or not at all
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Syllabi never fully reviewed
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Underestimated workload
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All-nighters before major deadlines
Grades drop, not because of ability — but because of planning breakdown.
Emotional Regulation Gaps
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Anxiety before exams leads to avoidance
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A poor grade triggers shame and withdrawal
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Students stop attending class to “catch up”
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Panic increases, but communication decreases
From the outside, it may look like laziness.
Internally, it feels like overwhelm.
Self-Advocacy Gaps
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Professors never hear from the student
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Accommodations go unused
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Office hours feel intimidating
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Problems are hidden until it’s too late
College systems don’t chase students.
Silence can become costly.
Independent Life Management Gaps
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Sleep becomes irregular
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Meals are inconsistent
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Medication routines slip
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Laundry and environment become chaotic
When daily life destabilizes, executive function declines further.
Identity & Self-Trust Gaps
This is often the most damaging.
Students may begin thinking:
“Maybe I’m not cut out for this.”
“Everyone else seems to manage.”
“I’m the problem.”
Confidence erodes quietly.
And when confidence erodes, effort often follows.
The Good News
These patterns are not character flaws.
They are predictable results of a major transition without installed systems.
When the five pillars are built in advance:
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Small mistakes become recoverable.
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Stress becomes manageable.
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Independence feels steady rather than overwhelming.
The goal is not to eliminate struggle.
The goal is to prevent preventable collapse.
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The Cost of One Difficult Semester
The Cost of One Difficult Semester
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College is a significant investment.
For many families, one semester of tuition — not including housing, meal plans, books, or fees — ranges between:
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$8,000 – $15,000 (public in-state)
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$20,000 – $35,000+ (private institutions)​
When housing and additional expenses are included, the full semester cost can easily exceed: $15,000 – $40,000+
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Why Prevention Matters
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Failed or withdrawn courses
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Repeated classes
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Loss of scholarships
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Academic probation
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Delayed graduation
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Additional tuition required to recover
Even one repeated course can cost thousands.
An entire repeated semester can double that investment.
Who This Program Is For
Students preparing for college independence — first-time or returning — who:
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Have ADHD (diagnosed or suspected)
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Struggle with organization or time management
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Experience anxiety under academic pressure
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Rely heavily on parental reminders
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Are transitioning to college independence
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Are taking a gap year and want a structured re-entry plan
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Are returning after a challenging semester and want a stronger foundation
This program is not remediation.
It is executive preparation.
Serving families in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and statewide via telehealth.
Gap Year or Returning to College?This Program Still Fits.
A gap year can be a thoughtful reset.
Returning after a difficult semester can be a powerful second start.
But re-entry often comes with two challenges:
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Executive systems have drifted
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Confidence has taken a hit
Students may quietly wonder:
“Will this happen again?”
“Am I actually capable of handling college?”
The College Launch Program™ provides a structured relaunch plan.
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We rebuild:
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Weekly systems
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Academic tracking models
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Stress regulation under pressure
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Communication confidence
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A clear prevention strategy so previous patterns are not repeated
This is not about catching up.
It is about relaunching with a system that holds.
ADHD College Coaching in Dunedin & Tampa Bay
College Launch Program™ available in Person in:
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Dunedin
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Palm Harbor
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Clearwater
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Safety Harbor
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Tampa
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St. Petersburg
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Greater Tampa Bay
Speaking engagements available for:
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High schools
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Parent associations
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Community libraries
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College readiness workshop
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Frequently
Asked
Questions
Is this therapy? No. This is executive and emotional skills coaching focused specifically on the transition to college. We are not processing trauma or providing mental health treatment. We are building structure, regulation tools, communication confidence, and independent systems. If a student needs clinical therapy, that can continue separately.
Will my student become dependent on coaching? No. The structure of the program is intentionally designed to build independence. Support is front-loaded during preparation. The goal is that your student needs less support over time — not more. We build systems they can run on their own.
My student already has accommodations. Isn’t that enough? Accommodations are helpful — but they do not teach executive systems. Accommodations may extend deadlines or provide testing support. They do not teach: Weekly planning Syllabus breakdown Emotional regulation under stress How to email a professor confidently How to recover after a poor grade This program builds the skills that allow accommodations to actually work.
What if my student resists coaching? Resistance often comes from fear of micromanagement. This program is not parental oversight. It is independence training. Students are treated as emerging adults. The tone is collaborative, not corrective. Most students respond well when they feel respected and capable.
What if my student resists coaching? Resistance often comes from fear of micromanagement. This program is not parental oversight. It is independence training. Students are treated as emerging adults. The tone is collaborative, not corrective. Most students respond well when they feel respected and capable.
My student is doing well in high school. Do they really need this? High school success often depends on built-in structure: Teacher reminders Parent check-ins Frequent graded assignments College removes that structure. Even strong high school students can struggle with the sudden increase in independence. Preparation prevents preventable stress.
How is this different from tutoring? Tutoring focuses on subject content. This program focuses on: Planning Execution Stress regulation Communication Independence Students rarely fail college because they lack intelligence. They struggle when executive systems and emotional regulation are underdeveloped.
What happens if my student struggles during the semester? Optional First Semester Guardrails support is available for real-time recalibration. The goal is not to eliminate struggle — but to prevent silent collapse. Small adjustments early prevent large consequences later.
Is this only for students who are already diagnosed with ADHD? No. This program is appropriate for: Students with diagnosed ADHD Students who suspect ADHD Students who struggle with organization or overwhelm Students transitioning into full independence The focus is executive and emotional readiness.
Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.
