Meet one-on-one with an academic coach to identify your study strengths and challenges. Then, experiment with study skills recommended by our coaches and discover what works for you to create your own customized study strategy to get the grades you want.
Study Your Own Way
Want to talk with a fellow student about how they prepared to apply to med school? Or discover how they plan and prep for finals? Or pick up some tips on how to read your course material more efficiently?
Our Academic Coaches provide insider insight into how real students succeed at Pitt. They'll share with you what has worked for them, and show you how to experiment with different skills so that you can develop the best study strategy for you. Get the most out of your time here at Pitt by developing your own customized study plan.
Academic Coaches can help with:
- Active study habits
- Planning for mid-terms and finals
- Reading strategies
- Test preparation
- Time management
- And more.
Types of Appointments
Academic Coaching: If you know you want to talk about time management strategies or success in a particular class, a general academic coaching session will cover exactly what you need.
Study Skills Inventory: If you aren't sure where you need to improve or would like to understand more about your study strengths, schedule a Study Skills Inventory appointment. You will receive instructions on how to complete the LASSI, an online study skills assessment, before your meeting with an academic coach. Your coach will then review your results during your appointment and help you to determine the best strategies for you.
Forty-five minute coaching appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm, with evening hours until 7:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Appointments can be conducted in-person or virtually.
Getting started with a virtual appointment
- You can schedule a virtual session online by using the Navigate Student App. You can also schedule by using the chat feature on this site or calling 412-648-7920 during our normal business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.
- Click on the Zoom link in your confirmation email at the time of the appointment and click on the "check-in" button in the Navigate app.
- Meet one-on-one with an Academic Coach and discover the study strategies that work best for you.
Getting started with an in-person appointment
- You can schedule an in-person session online by using the Navigate Student App. You can also schedule by using the chat feature on this site or calling 412-648-7920 during our normal business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.
- Arrive at G-1 Gardner Steel Conference Center in time for your scheduled appointment. Check-in at the front desk and your Academic Coach will come out to greet you.
- Meet one-on-one with an Academic Coach and discover the study strategies that work best for you.