What is the ReSet House?!
Students admitted to Northwest College Support enjoy many adult freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities. At NWCS, it is the goal for students to live as independently as possible so that the students have the best chance at success after they move on from NWCS....
3 Simple Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning in College Students
In our line of work we encounter many students who struggle with executive functioning. One particular weakness often seen within executive functioning is a lack of time management skills and initiating tasks. This can have a negative impact on the student's life in...
How to Make and Use Flashcards… THE RIGHT WAY!
Flashcards can be an awesome study tool. Studies show that flashcards can be one of the most effective study strategies. However, like most tools and strategies, flashcards are only effective when used correctly. Follow the tips and directions outlined below, and you...
How to NOT do All the Reading for Class (and Still be Prepared)!
Most majors in college require a crazy amount of reading. As a college student, you are expected to keep up with your textbook, and on top of that you may have articles or additional books to read. Now, multiply that by 6 (or however many classes you are taking)....
High School Completion at Northwest College Support?
Is it possible to be enrolled in Northwest College Support if you haven't yet finished high school?! The answer is YES! While Northwest College Support aims primarily to support students at the college level, there are also several options available to students at...
Things I Have Learned Working at NWCS
During my time working as an academic coach at Northwest College Support, it has been my job to teach students the skills needed to navigate post-secondary education and pursue their educational goals. While my students have been the direct recipients of knowledge in...
Parent Involvement in Young Adult Transition
The involvement of families and parents can look very different at a young adult transition programs than adolescent, or more intensive programs. At Northwest College Support parents receive a weekly one-on-one phone call with their child's therapist. Most of the...
The Myth of Young Adult Transition Programs
When people hear the term “transition,” especially in the context of young adults transitioning in to college, there is an implied sense of an “in between” or “limbo” time period. People tend to think young adults struggle with transition because it's a time of...
Six Steps to Choosing the Right College
For high school seniors and transfer students alike, choosing a college or university can be a very daunting task. With so many options, it can seem impossible to begin narrowing down which college might be best for you. Listed here are six steps to take to begin...
4 Tips for Open Book Tests
Chances are if you're anything like I was as a college student, when you hear your professor say “The exam will be 'open-book,' ” you're secretly doing a little happy dance on the inside. For a student, this can sound like great news because it means (in theory) that...
How to Send an Email to Your Professor in 8 Really Easy Steps!
There always comes a point in the school term where it becomes necessary to email your professor. Whether you missed class, are confused about an assignment, or need to reschedule your test, emailing your professor may seem like a simple task, but many students...
9 Resources to Take Advantage of in College
Does fall semester have you in over your head? There may be help available that you aren’t aware of! College students are incredibly busy and often have to juggle ten things at once. It’s important for students to know about all the help available to them, but more...
8 Ways to Stay Alive in College!
College is a time of new-found independence in which you are presented with endless opportunities to make either a healthy or unhealthy choices. Here is a list of 8 healthy choices you can make as a college student: Get Vaccines. If you're living on campus, your...
What is Northwest College Support’s Demographic?
At Northwest College Support, our team helps a wide range of individuals achieve success. While many programs can help one specific demographic, Northwest College Support attracts a broader range of individuals. This is in part because our micro-milieu model allows...
Don’t Be a Statistic! 5 Tips to Survive Your Freshman Year and Beyond!
According to a Harvard University study, 70% of high schoolers attend college with in two years of graduation. Considering that over half of all jobs in this country require at least some college education, and considering that people with education no higher than...