Academic Skills Development

Dr. Wilson graduated Magna cum laude from Cornell University and maintained a 4.0 GPA through her Master’s and Doctoral programs at Stanford University. She has developed skills and strategies which have proven successful in achieving academic excellence, even in the most challenging courses and programs. Through these sessions, you will learn these skills to ensure you are prepared to implement them in your academic success journey.

Being able to clearly present your ideas to an audience and actively listen to others are critical components of effective communication. Dr. Wilson is an experienced dialogue facilitator and public speaker; she has participated in numerous panels, podcasts, and presented at (inter)national conferences. Through these sessions, you will learn and practice these components to build confidence in your communication skills.

Strategies used to study in high school may not be as effective in college or graduate school as the structure and pace of coursework can be very different. The study strategies Dr. Wilson has developed over time enabled her to earn an A in every course she’s taken since sophomore year of college. Through these sessions, you’ll learn these strategies and develop your own to determine what works best for your learning style.

Academic success is not possible without proper time management and organizational skills. Dr. Wilson prides herself on maintaining high academic standards while prioritizing her health and wellbeing. Through these sessions, you will learn strategies to effectively simultaneously manage courses, projects, activities, and employment.