{"id":333,"date":"2025-08-12T00:13:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T00:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-support\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2026-04-22T21:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T21:44:20","slug":"academic-coaching-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/academic-coaching\/academic-coaching-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Coaching Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"introduction block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"introduction__content\">\n    \t        \t<p class=\"introduction__copy\">The Academic Coaching team @ Mac has created and curated resources to support you in doing your best work. Check them out below&#8211;and remember you can always schedule an appointment with us. We&#8217;d love to see you!<\/p>\n    \t        \t<p class=\"introduction__copy\"><\/p>\n    \t    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"card-group block-container three-col-txt card-group--3\" >\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-inner\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">I&#8217;m stressed and I need help now<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-group__cards-container\">\n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13iRiMEL0eahOOCbBBembaxOjAwiDKldqOdIw4MnaFJU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Time Management: Setting Priorities\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">When you don\u2019t know what to do first, the Eisenhower Matrix can be an effective tool for prioritizing your next steps. <\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1psy9WE51QsKBv-tLwAa1fs5L9Lz3cPGRFT_mi4NAFWw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Study skills: managing test anxiety\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Anxiety about exams and tests can prevent you from being able to retrieve information you need. Here are some ways to calm your body so you can think clearer.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AwaNhF_6GQn-DWld1EbN4M1xH9NnngKtPfbwfQjCm_U\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Tackling Dense Readings\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">This worksheet will support you as you read dense texts.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"card-group block-container three-col-txt card-group--3\" >\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-inner\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">I&#8217;m having a hard time getting started<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-group__cards-container\">\n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1x6790R04cV74OpXSsSw_jUFZphbIo94MYuXsgfq5wBE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Time Management: Breaking Down Larger Assignments\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Here are five steps to break down large assignments.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17twrwXFo25WbXqfMdBblrdc5YqDI1cPeixi_OIyfzXo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Study Skills: Make it Stick\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Not all studying techniques are equally effective.  Here are the three most effective techniques to improve learning.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hBDO232u5nEm_sALFYvBQ7aamhRvMTd7fYcMUIZTvzM\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Strategies and Questions for Scholarly Journal Articles\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Use these strategies to guide you as you tackle scholarly journal articles.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"card-group block-container three-col-txt card-group--3\" >\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-inner\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">I&#8217;m doing ok but I&#8217;d like to do better<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-group__cards-container\">\n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TLp0EQichmfa3HhpJNPts-WDO-2sRJhagq5-XT_Cix0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Time Management: Building a Study Schedule\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">A study schedule will help you visualize how much time you have and how to best use it. <\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Kl26w94C-zlmGbzqvdOOMoEIZji2JHOcJU6LrE290Z4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Study Skills: Plan for an Intensive Study Session\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Use this template to plan an intensive study session. Planning is half the battle.<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cqfNwip8KcPX_OzT9Rwy9BwvT5pDlaRAhhxdaoo2mvU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Reading: Making a Reading Plan\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Making a Reading Plan will help you tackle some of those complicated texts. Your future Writing Self will thank you for your Reading Plan!<\/p>\n                    \n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-profile vcard tease tease-profile card-figure card-figure-left\" id=\"tease-369\">\n      <div class=\"card-figure card-figure-padded\">\n\t         <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stephanie Alden\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/635\/2025\/07\/stephaniealdenmaxcenter-e1536950832555-150x0-c-default-150x0-c-default.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"card-body\">\n      <ul>\n         <li class=\"fn\">\n                           Stephanie Alden\n                     <\/li>\n         <li class=\"title\">\n            Coordinator of SI and Science Support\n         <\/li>\n\t      \t                  <li class=\"email\"><a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:salden@macalester.edu\" >salden@macalester.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t   \t      \t\t  <li>651-696-6017<\/li>\n\t      \t      \t\t  <li>She\/Her\/Hers<\/li>\n\t            <\/ul>\n             \n         <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-profile vcard tease tease-profile card-figure card-figure-left\" id=\"tease-665\">\n      <div class=\"card-figure card-figure-padded\">\n\t         <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Em Buchanan\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/635\/2026\/01\/Em-Buchanan-150x0-c-default.png\" \/>\n\t\t   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"card-body\">\n      <ul>\n         <li class=\"fn\">\n                           Em Buchanan\n                     <\/li>\n         <li class=\"title\">\n            Writing and Academic Support Coordinator\n         <\/li>\n\t      \t                  <li class=\"email\"><a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:mbuchana@macalester.edu\" >mbuchana@macalester.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t   \t      \t\t  <li>651-696-6133<\/li>\n\t      \t      \t\t  <li>She\/Her\/Hers<\/li>\n\t            <\/ul>\n             \n         <\/div>\n\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":963,"featured_media":0,"parent":13,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-333","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/963"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=333"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":895,"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/333\/revisions\/895"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}