BEST (Building Excellence for Students in Technology) Academic Support
Remember when you were in high school and classes came easy? You probably didn’t need to study as much.
College is tougher than high school. Your study habits need to be, too.
Level up your study game with BEST (Building Excellence for Students in Technology) Academic Support. BEST is a free academic coaching service for Polytechnic students. Virtual and in-person sessions are available. We work with you so you work smarter, not harder.
All top performers – musicians, athletes, executives – have coaches to:
- Keep them motivated
- Hold them accountable
- Improve performance
BEST sessions are available as:
One-on-one meetings
Small groups
Open labs
Our BEST academic coaches have already had success with the classes that are challenging you, so they have tried and true advice and recommendations to help you with those courses. Add regular BEST academic coaching sessions to your study routine! Coaches will help you hone your skills in academic success, personal development and workplace culture, such as:
Academic success
- Technical concepts
- Skills needed for homework vs. exam prep vs. projects vs. lab reports
- Best practices for labs vs. lectures vs. recitation vs. SI vs. open lab vs. help sessions vs. study groups
Personal development
- Self-discipline
- Self-management
- Self-motivation
- Accountability
- Rewarding self
- Perseverance
Workplace culture
- Time management
- Priority management
- Calendaring
- Teamwork and leadership
- Goal setting
Schedule your coaching sessions at a campus location for times that fit your schedule, including nights and weekends.
Do you have class expertise to share with Polytechnic students? Become a BEST academic coach! Submit your résumé to cpulling@purdue.edu